Members of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Air Security team carrying a rest home resident onto an air craft. The resident is being evacuated from Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Members of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Air Security team carrying a rest home resident onto an air craft. The resident is being evacuated from Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Medics from the New Zealand Army lifting a rest home resident from an ambulance. The resident was being transferred onto a Boeing 757 and evacuated from Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Members of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Air Security team carrying a rest home resident onto an air craft. The resident is being evacuated from Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A cycle-lane sign submerged in water. The photographer comments, "During the Christchurch earthquake this sign must have dropped off of the pedestrian bridge above and landed straight down into the Avon River".
A photograph of earthquake damage to a road in Christchurch. A hole has been filled with gravel, and a road cone placed on top. In the background, cracks and liquefaction can be seen.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a house in Christchurch. The front and side of the house has collapsed, the bricks and other rubble spilling onto the garden, exposing the rooms inside.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "After the recent earthquake in Christchurch, Environment Waikato has released information that shows the Waikato people are under-prepared for a natural disaster. Adrian Pittari, University of Waikato Volcanologist".
A photograph of an earthquake damaged house in Christchurch. USAR codes have been spray painted on the front wall. A red sticker in the window indicates that the building is unsafe to enter.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Tracey Ormsby formerly of Blenheim has returned to her parents' home to take a break from the earthquakes in Christchurch. L-R Mia (6), Tracey and Leo (4) Ormsby".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Tracey Ormsby formerly of Blenheim has returned to her parents' home to take a break from the earthquakes in Christchurch. L-R Mia (6), Tracey and Leo (4) Ormsby".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "After the recent earthquake in Christchurch, Environment Waikato has released information that shows the Waikato people are under-prepared for a natural disaster. Adrian Pittari, University of Waikato Volcanologist".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "After the recent earthquake in Christchurch, Environment Waikato has released information that shows the Waikato people are under-prepared for a natural disaster. Adrian Pittari, University of Waikato Volcanologist".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "After the recent earthquake in Christchurch, Environment Waikato has released information that shows the Waikato people are under-prepared for a natural disaster. Adrian Pittari, University of Waikato Volcanologist".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "After the recent earthquake in Christchurch, Environment Waikato has released information that shows the Waikato people are under-prepared for a natural disaster. Adrian Pittari, University of Waikato Volcanologist".
A photograph of luggage from the volunteers of the Wellington Emergency Management Office who travelled to Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Items include several bags, a teddy bear, and a guitar.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "After the recent earthquake in Christchurch, Environment Waikato has released information that shows the Waikato people are under-prepared for a natural disaster. Adrian Pittari, University of Waikato Volcanologist".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Maling Street in Avonside. From left: Charlie Tarawa, Tamatea Briggs (12) sit under a make shift shelter while they wait for a wood fire to boil water. They are too scared to go in the house so are sleeping on the lawn".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Maling Street in Avonside. From left: Charlie Tarawa, and Ngarita Briggs (8) sit under a make-shift shelter while they wait for a wood fire to boil water. They are too scared to go in the house so are sleeping on the lawn".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Maling Street in Avonside. From left: Charlie Tarawa, and Ngarita Briggs (8) sit under a make shift shelter while they wait for a wood fire to boil water. They are too scared to go in the house so are sleeping on the lawn".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Maling Street in Avonside. From left: Charlie Tarawa, and Ngarita Briggs (8) sit under a make shift shelter while they wait for a wood fire to boil water. They are too scared to go in the house so are sleeping on the lawn".
A PDF copy of pages 280-281 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Temporary Housing'. Photos: Tessa Peach
A photograph of the rubble from the Observatory tower in the South Quad of the Christchurch Arts Centre. The tower collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake. A digger was used to clear the rubble away from the building. Scaffolding constructed around the tower has also collapsed and is amongst the rubble.
Bronze award recipients, Jonathon Atkins (second to the left) and David Terry (middle), both from Christchurch. Pictured here with Prime Minister John Key, Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.
For the first time in November 2011, Christchurch residents finally had the opportunity to see the earthquake-damaged city centre on the Red Zone bus tours organised by CERA. Damage to buildings can be seen out the window.
For the first time in November 2011, Christchurch residents finally had the opportunity to see the earthquake-damaged city centre on the Red Zone bus tours organised by CERA. Damage to buildings can be seen out the window.
For the first time in November 2011, Christchurch residents finally had the opportunity to see the earthquake-damaged city centre on the Red Zone bus tours organised by CERA. Damage to buildings can be seen out the window.
For the first time in November 2011, Christchurch residents finally had the opportunity to see the earthquake-damaged city centre on the Red Zone bus tours organised by CERA. Damage to buildings can be seen out the window.
For the first time in November 2011, Christchurch residents finally had the opportunity to see the earthquake-damaged city centre on the Red Zone bus tours organised by CERA. Damage to buildings can be seen out the window.
For the first time in November 2011, Christchurch residents finally had the opportunity to see the earthquake-damaged city centre on the Red Zone bus tours organised by CERA. Damage to buildings can be seen out the window.