Thousands of Christchurch refugees have poured into Timaru since the earthquake on February 22, boosting its population by nearly 20 per cent. Social services are giving out hundreds of food parcels, blankets, toiletries and clothes every day as well as finding accommodation for people who have turned up in town with nothing. Major Dean Herring of the Salvation Army in Timaru has been helping evacuees find places to live as well as dealing with the huge piles of donated goods.
Photos of Christchurch City LIbraries Outreach staff working in welfare centres following the February 22 earthquake. File ref: CCL-2011-03-01-OperationStoryTime-DSCF0462 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Photos of Christchurch City LIbraries Outreach staff working in welfare centres following the February 22 earthquake. File ref: CCL-2011-03-01-OperationStoryTime-DSCF0461 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Photos of Christchurch City LIbraries Outreach staff working in welfare centres following the February 22 earthquake. File ref: CCL-2011-02-27-OperationStoryTime-tumble-tower From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Photos of Christchurch City LIbraries Outreach staff working in welfare centres following the February 22 earthquake. File ref: CCL-2011-02-27-OperationStoryTime-boys-with-book From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Photos of Christchurch City LIbraries Outreach staff working in welfare centres following the February 22 earthquake. File ref: CCL-2011-02-27-OperationStoryTime-lynette-and-boys-on-bikes From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
The Cowles Stadium welfare centre for Christchurch earthquake evacuees has closed for health reasons.
Prime Minister John Key speaking to member of the public at the Hagley Park welfare centre, set up after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of a temporary welfare headquarters set up by Civil Defence.
Student Welfare Office in the UCSA carpark.
Roy Stokes Hall New Brighton - Welfare Distribution Centre
Employers and unions in Christchurch say the Government is moving too quickly to reduce emergency welfare payments in the wake of the February earthquake.
A member of AFT Security outside a temporary welfare headquarters set up by Civil Defence. A felt heart can be seen pinned to his jersey.
File ref:CCL-2011-03-Preschool-Outreach-lynette-about-to-start1 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Reporter Jessica Horn is at Burnside High School, where a welfare centre has been set up.
The Earthquake Recovery Authority is knocking on the door of every red and orange zone resident in Christchurch to check on their welfare and offer them temporary accommodation if they need it.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Volunteer Ambulance officers Sean Lester and Kerry Mitchell work at the Linwood welfare centre
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Volunteer Ambulance officers Sean Lester and Kerry Mitchell work at the Linwood welfare centre
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Volunteer Ambulance officers Sean Lester and Kerry Mitchell work at the Linwood welfare centre".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Volunteer Ambulance officers Sean Lester and Kerry Mitchell work at the Linwood Welfare centre".
Main counter at the student centre where they are offering advocacy, welfare, and hardship advice for students following the earthquake.
At 4.35am on Saturday 4 September 2010, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck near the township of Darfield in Canterbury leading to widespread damage in Christchurch and the wider central Canterbury region. Though it was reported no lives were lost, that was not entirely correct. Over 3,000 animals perished as a result of the earthquake and 99% of these deaths would have been avoidable if appropriate mitigation measures had been in place. Deaths were predominantly due to zoological vulnerability of birds in captive production farms. Other problems included lack of provision of animal welfare at evacuation centres, issues associated with multiple lost and found pet services, evacuation failure due to pet separation and stress impact on dairy herds and associated milk production. The Canterbury Earthquake has highlighted concerns over a lack of animal emergency welfare planning and capacity in New Zealand, an issue that is being progressed by the National Animal Welfare Emergency Management Group. As animal emergency management becomes better understood by emergency management and veterinary professionals, it is more likely that both sectors will have greater demands placed upon them by national guidelines and community expectations to ensure provisions are made to afford protection of animals in times of disaster. A subsequent and more devastating earthquake struck the region on Monday 22 February 2011; this article however is primarily focused on the events pertaining to the September 4 event.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Two of seven civil defence volunteers who have just returned from four days helping in earthquake-affected Christchurch, in the welfare sector. Rodney Trainor and Paula Burke".
Among those businesses most affected by the end of the welfare scheme are cafes, restaurants and bars. 100 such businesses have closed in the central city alone because of the earthquake.
A photograph of the Animal Rescue Unit loading vehicles with food supplies to be dropped off at welfare centres and other sites in earthquake affected areas after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
The Youth Shop, parth of the emerging Youth Hub on Barbadoes Street. The Youth Hub aims to be a one-stop-shop for youth to address their health, education, employment, volunteering, justice and welfare needs.
The Youth Shop, parth of the emerging Youth Hub on Barbadoes Street. The Youth Hub aims to be a one-stop-shop for youth to address their health, education, employment, volunteering, justice and welfare needs.
Text reads 'Could the wrecking ball be used on structures outside Christchurch?' The cartoon shows Minister for the Reconstruction of Christchurch Gerry Brownlee as the wrecking ball on a crane; he says 'let the fun begin'. To one side is a large house crowded with people which represents 'the welfare state' and is surrounded by a barrier on which are printed the words 'Fiscal emergency'. Context - Gerry Brownlee is seen by many as rather too quick to demolish heritage buildings in his rush to rebuild Christchurch. The wrecking ball idea also suggests that the National government is likely to wreck the welfare state in its efforts to sort out economic problems. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A photograph of the Animal Rescue Unit preparing to drop off food at welfare centres and other sites in earthquake affected areas after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. In the background, a member of SPCA Canterbury is being interviewed by TVNZ.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Huriaa Martin plays on Singstar at the Linwood Welfare Centre set up in the Linwood College Hall. Her extended family of 31 spread across four houses have all been accommodated at the centre after their houses were condemned".