Caption reads: "Bexley was a hidden gem. A diamond in the rough. It was a paradise, a place where you could hear the sea and smell the salt."
A photograph of the Forsyth Barr building on Colombo Street. A column of windows on the left-hand side has been boarded up.
Governor General Sir Gerry Mataparae speaking during his visit to the University of Canterbury to present the ANZAC of the Year Award to the Student Volunteer Army.
A photograph of a sign reading, "Please slow down, your speed is shaking our homes." The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Kaiapoi".
A crane and a digger demolish the Gallery Apartments building on Gloucester Street. A sign that reads, 'Road closed' has been placed in front of the security fencing.
A photograph of a sign giving phone numbers for earthquake helplines and emergency services. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Wairoa Street".
A photograph of a sign giving phone numbers for earthquake helplines and emergency services. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Wairoa Street".
A photograph of a hazard board outside a house being demolished. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "47 Major Hornbrook Road, Mount Pleasant".
A photograph of a hazard board outside a house being demolished. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "47 Major Hornbrook Road, Mount Pleasant".
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.
Photo of demolition of Aoraki Building taken by Wayne Thomas, 21 December 2011.
Damage to the Dolls House night club and the Coffee Queen cafe on Gloucester Street, beside Chancery Lane.
Demolition site of a building, where the wall on the adjoining building has been exposed. In the footpath in front is a road cone with a flower.
A photograph of the Ash Keating mural, 'Concrete Propositions'. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Central city, Manchester Street".
A photograph of the side of Gough House on Hereford Street. To the left, the back of Shand's Emporium can be seen.
Detail of a garden project by Greening the Rubble, with plants decorated with crocheted leaves and spiders. This was in a vacant lot on Colombo Street.
A house in Richmond being demolished. A worker stands beside a truck being filled with rubble. The photographer comments, "The end of 393 River Rd".
A house in Richmond being demolished. A digger sits on top of the pile of rubble. The photographer comments, "The end of 393 River Rd".
Transcript of Peter Field's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Summary of oral history interview with Ngaire Robertson about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Freda about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Transcript of Heather's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Graham Harris's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Wezley's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Captain Long John Knickers's (alias Kerry McCammon) earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of participant number UC418AD's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Debbie's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Evelyn's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Benjamin Tapper's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Sylvia's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.