One end of the Arts Centre photographed shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The gable of the building has crumbled and fallen to the ground, collapsing an awning. A large crack can be seen in the corner tower. Blue ties can be seen at the top of the tower, used to brace the structure after the 4 September 2010. This has probably limited the damage caused by the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Red ribbons tied onto a tree in a pot on Bealey Ave. People were encourged to write a message of hope and tie it onto the tree.
Red ribbons tied onto a tree in a pot on Bealey Ave. People were encourged to write a message of hope and tie it onto the tree.
Emergency tape tied to the gates of Radio New Zealand House.
Plywood and ties reinforcing a chimney on the roof of the Arts Centre.
Encouraging words for Christchurch have been written on hearts tied to silhouetted figures on a fence.
Encouraging words for Christchurch have been written on hearts tied to silhouetted figures on a fence.
Encouraging words for Christchurch have been written on hearts tied to silhouetted figures on a fence.
Damage to a brick building. Earthquake-strengthening ties have prevented the gable end from collapsing, but large cracks are still visible.
Black and red ribbons tied on to trees in the Christchurch. These were part of the memorial service held in Hagley Park.
A worker watching as his colleague releases the trailer ties that are holding port-a-loos onto a trailer.
A felt heart with "peace be with you" sewn on the front, tied to the wire fencing in front of the broken St Joseph's Church in Lyttelton.
A photograph of members of the New Zealand Army tying planks of wood to the top of one of their trucks.
A photograph of Tony's Tyre Service on Armagh Street. The tape that had cordoned the building off is no longer tied in place.
An elderly man, dressed in a plum coloured suit and bow tie, stands gazing at his nearly completed home. It is September 1900, and this is no ordinary home, it is reputed to be the largest wooden r…
A photograph of a house on Kingsford Street in Horseshoe Lake with ribbon tied across its window. In the foreground is a decorated road cone.
Gold Award, Kohan McNabb (from Ruapuna), who helped to establish the student volunteer army by tying in UCSA resources. Pictured here with Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, Prime Minister John Key and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.
A photograph of a bow tied around a tree on Hagley Park as part of the National Memorial Service for the victims of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The service was held on 18 March 2011.
A photograph of a bow tied around a tree on Hagley Park as part of the National Memorial Service for the victims of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The service was held on 18 March 2011.
A photograph of a bow tied around a tree on Hagley Park as part of the National Memorial Service for the victims of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The service was held on 18 March 2011.
A photograph of a bow tied around a tree on Hagley Park as part of the National Memorial Service for the victims of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The service was held on 18 March 2011.
A heart has been tied to a silhouetted figure on a fence. Written on the heart is "Dear Christchurch, I know it is a hard time for us right now but we have to be strong and put up with it. Love from Connie".
A photograph of a bow tied around a tree on Hagley Park as part of the National Memorial Service for the victims of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The service was held on 18 March 2011.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The reverse side of the facade of the New Excelsior Backpackers. The facade will be retained - you can see how it is tied to the containers".
Los Angeles County Fire Department Search and Rescue Team gear tied to a fence in Latimer Square. After the 22 February 2011 earthquake, emergency service agencies set up their headquarters in Latimer Square.
A photograph of a road cone decorated with tinsel and tied to a letterbox on Kingsford Street in Horseshoe Lake. A sign on the letterbox reads, "Merry Xmas everyone from family of 180 Kingsford St".
A photograph of a line of army trucks parked on the side of a road in the Christchurch central city. A member of the New Zealand Army is tying a bundle of wood onto the roof of one of the trucks.
A photograph of a portable shower unit set up in Hagley Park for the emergency management personnel who travelled to Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. A clothes line has been set up by tying ropes to the shower unit and a digger.
A video about the New Zealand Army testing the quality of water across Christchurch. After the 4 September 2010 earthquake, the NZ Army developed ties with the Canterbury District Health Board. This relationship continued after the 22 February 2011 earthquake with the NZ Army taking on the role of examining Christchurch's water quality.
A photograph of a portable shower unit set up in Hagley Park for the emergency management personnel who travelled to Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. A clothes line has been set up by tying ropes to the shower unit and a digger. To the right, a number of portaloos can also be seen.