A power pole on River Road is on a lean, stretching the power lines taut. Two lines have broken and are hanging from the pole. The photographer comments, "Power poles stretched wires to breaking point".
A power pole on a lean on the corner of Dallington Terrace and Gayhurst Road. The photographer comments, "Leaning power poles".
Damage to a house in Richmond. Bricks have fallen from the walls, exposing the wooden framing beneath. Power lines between the house and a power pole have been stretched taut. The photographer comments, "The house and power pole have moved, stretching power lines taut as a guitar string".
A sign on Bracken Street in Avonside reading, "Low power lines".
A view looking up at a power pole on Avonside Drive.
A power pole on a lean is anchored by a large concrete block. The photographer comments, "Do these concrete weights really prevent poles from falling over?
A view down New Brighton Road where silt from liquefaction still remains on the street curb. A power pole is now on a noticeable lean.
A power pole on a lean on the corner of Dallington Terrace and Gayhurst Road.
A fallen concrete-block fence in Dallington. A power pole nearby is on a lean.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Workers putting in power poles on the corner of Madras and Armagh Streets".
A view down New Brighton Road where silt from liquefaction still remains on the street curb. A power pole in the foreground is on a noticeable lean and a Port-a-loo can be seen to the right.
A photograph of a copy of the Avonside Community Group update for 22 June 2011 posted on a power pole.
A sign attached to a power pole on Avonside Drive reading, "Low power lines". The footpath around it has cracked and sunk in places as a result of the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A sign attached to a power pole on Bracken Street in Avonside reading, "Low power lines". The footpath around it has cracked and sunk in places as a result of the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A corner of Avonside Drive. A concrete block has been placed at the base of the power pole on the right.
The base of a power pole on Maling Street in Avonside. The pavement around it is badly cracked and some has fallen away.
A laminated paper sign attached to a power pole on Acland Avenue in Avonside reading, "Warning. 24-hour video surveillance in this area".
A concrete block stabilising a power pole on Bracken Street in Avonside. The road and footpath around it have been cracked and warped.
A photograph of liquefaction surrounding the base of a power pole. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "The block of Bexley and Pages Roads".
A photograph of liquefaction surrounding the base of a power pole. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "The block of Bexley and Pages Roads".
A view down Parish Street in Horseshoe Lake area. The power pole on the left-hand side of the street is on a significant lean.
Liquefaction silt surrounding a power pole in Ferry Road, next to a cut-out of a smiling and waving David Carter, National MP for the Port Hills electorate.
Liquefaction silt surrounding a power pole in Ferry Road, next to a cut-out of a smiling and waving David Carter, National MP for the Port Hills electorate.
A view down Avonside Drive showing cracks in the road from the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Concrete blocks have been placed next to power poles to provide support.
A view down Avonside Drive showing cracks in the road from the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Concrete blocks have been placed next to power poles to provide support.
A view down Avonside Drive showing cracks in the road from the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Concrete blocks have been placed next to power poles to provide support.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Residential properties on Kingsford Street in the Horseshoe Lake district". A sign on a power pole reads, "Viewing. Kiwi - $2, tourist - $5".
A portaloo sits outside a house on River Road. There is a large crack in the road where it has slumped towards the river, and a power pole is on a lean.
A view down Bracken Street in Avonside. A power pole has been propped up by a concrete block because the asphalt around it has sunk as a result of the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
The sunken footpath around the base of a power pole on Bracken Street in Avonside. Dry silt from liquefaction can be seen mixed in with the gravel around it as a result of the 4 September 2010 earthquake.