A crumbling wall of the Cramner Courts. The wall's collapse has exposed the thick, unreinforced masonry that it is made of.
Damaged buildings and empty demolition sites. The building on the left has had tarpaulins placed on it to prevent weather damage to the inside of the building.
A photograph of a sign reading, "If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake".
A reassuring sign hangs on the gate at Lyttelton Main primary school. It reads, 'School is safe, have a good day'.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Wainoni Road (here it is classified as residential green zone)".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Wainoni Road (here it is classified as residential green zone)".
The Escargot', a mini golf course built by Gap Filler. It has been made out of green felt and rubber piping.
The Escargot', a mini golf course built by Gap Filler. It has been made out of green felt and rubber piping.
The Escargot', a mini golf course built by Gap Filler. It has been made out of green felt and rubber piping.
Damage to the roadway on Fitzgerald Avenue as it passes by the Avon River. One lane of the road has slumped towards the river and has been closed.
Damaged property that housed the Talon Arms, a Gunsmith store on Worcester Street. On it are some signs that say 'Free bricks here' and 'Guns gone clear'.
A photograph of the exposed wall of a building on High Street. Different coloured squares of paint give it a patchwork effect.
A photograph of the exposed wall of a building on High Street. Different coloured squares of paint give it a patchwork effect.
Santorini Greek Ouzeri Restaurant & Bar. Near the side entrance are some spray painted markings left by USAR after it had been checked after the 22 February earthquake.
A felt heart sewn to the wire fencing in front of The Volcano Cafe in Lyttelton. It provides a bit of beauty and hope to an otherwise depressing scene.
A sign on the fence cordoning off High Street. It reads "Month 1, Month 2, Month 3, Month 4, Month 5, Month 6. When is the recovery starting?
The back of the facade of the Excelsior Hotel, preserved after the demolition of the hotel. It is being supported by wooden bracing and shipping containers.
A photograph of a chalked message on the side of a building in New Brighton. The message reads, "From here, it can only get better".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Wainoni Road (here it is classified as residential green zone)".
The Odeon Theatre and next to it is the Pink Pussy Cat Building formerly Lawrie & Wilson Auctioneers and used by the Parking Unit of Christchurch City Council.
A photograph of a brick from the Union Centre Building. A frog mark can just be seen in it.
The back of the facade of the Excelsior Hotel, preserved after the demolition of the hotel. It is being supported by wooden bracing and shipping containers.
Damage to a building on Colombo Street. It is surrounded by piles of brick and overgrown plants, and part of a graffitied wall is also visible.
Damage to the roadway on Fitzgerald Avenue as it passes by the Avon River. One lane of the road has slumped towards the river and has been closed.
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.
The tower on the Great Hall at the Arts Centre has recently been lowered to the ground for safety - and decorated for Christmas. It must be the most unusual Christmas tree ever.
Still standing in Jan 2011 - but the buildings future is unknown - It is probably destined to be demolished.
Shows a doctor trying to test the heart of New Zealand who sits on a chair shaking uncontrolably. The doctor thinks it must be substance abuse or alcoholism. Context: refers to the Christchurch earthquakes and earthquakes elsewhere in New Zealand.
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A man reads a newspaper with a headline 'Aftershocks'. His wife thinks it refers to the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September but it actually refers to the implosion of the ACT Party.
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