A photograph of messages attached to the wire fencing around the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church. A paper heart reads, "'The Lord is close to the broken hearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed' Psalm 24:18'. A message from the Japanese Red Cross Psychological Support Team reads, "Thank you, also from us, for your warm support. Our thoughts are with you always".
Westpac staff and members of the Royal New Zealand Navy holding a cheque for the Red Cross Christchurch Earthquake Fund.
Westpac staff and members of the Royal New Zealand Navy holding a cheque for the Red Cross Christchurch Earthquake Fund.
David Neal is the national programmes manager for the Red Cross. The Christchurch Red Cross response team is out with the fire service, searching buildings for people who might be trapped.
The cross on the damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.
A photograph of Red Cross team members and workers inside the temporary Civil Defence headquarters at the Christchurch Art Gallery.
A photograph of Red Cross set up in a temporary emergency management office in a hall in Christchurch.
Detail of the damaged cross and angel statue on top of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The photographer comments, "Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament showing one of the two angels praying and the broken cross".
Working alongside the Earthquake Authority will be a cross party forum of local members of parliament.
The junction was finally opened to cross traffic just before Christmas.
Describes the work of the New Zealand Res Cross does around New Zealand. Facility for making online donations and finding out where the local offices are available.
A photograph of members of the Red Cross in a Recovery Assistance Centre set up after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
The cross at the top of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, knocked off kilter by the earthquake.
Jim Mora crosses to reporters in Christchurh to get an update on the 1:00pm aftershock.
A man fills bottles from a water supply at a Red Cross aid station on Pages Road
A stall selling mosaics of broken mirrors in the shape of houses, crosses and cathedrals. The photographer comments, "The Quake Art on sale at the AandP Show in Christchurch".
Red Cross volunteers distributing care packages to affected residents. A sign in front of the table reads "Free".
Detail of damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The cross on the roof has been removed.
Detail of damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The cross on the roof has been removed.
A photograph of a Red Cross vehicle driving down Barbadoes Street towards the intersection of Gloucester Street. In the background is a partially-collapsed fish-and-chip store.
Broken bricks and building rubble lie on a lawn. In the background a cross decorates the side of a building.
David Neal is the Red Cross National Operations Manager and is making his way to Christchurch to coordinate efforts with his staff.
A photograph of a stone cross over the archway in the fence of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions Convent.
Two diggers on top of a pile of rubble inside the partially demolished Ozone Dressing Sheds building. The photographer comments, "The Ozone must have suffered in the February earthquake more than people thought. They were starting to repaint it inside, but it looks like they must have run out of filler".
Missing dog poster near Pioneer Stadium. Poster reads "Dog missing. Brown/red ridgeback labrador cross. Much loved pet named 'Boris'. Please text: [number]".
Missing dog poster near Pioneer Stadium. Poster reads "Dog missing. Brown/red ridgeback labrador cross. Much loved pet named 'Boris'. Please text: [number]".
A photograph of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team meeting outside the Christchurch Art Gallery. In the background a member of the Red Cross is being interviewed by a news reporter.
A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team and the Red Cross, standing on the corner of Lichfield and High Streets. In the background large piles of rubble from earthquake-damaged buildings line the street.
Volunteers distributing care packages to affected residents at a Red Cross aid station on Pages Road. A sign in front of the table reads "Free".
Red Cross volunteers distributing care packages to affected residents at an aid station on Pages Road. A label on one box reads, "Cookies for Christchurch".