
A story submitted by Liz to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Nicky to the QuakeStories website.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "South Hagley Park with the hospital at bottom left".
The "As Far as Eye Can See" artwork on display in a window of The Colombo shopping centre, viewed from Colombo Street.
The "As Far as Eye Can See" artwork on display in a window of The Colombo shopping centre, viewed from Colombo Street.
A port-a-loo standing outside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Liquefaction can be seen on the footpath and road.
The stitching of felt hearts on the anniversary of the first earthquake on the site of the demolished Ground Culinary Centre, which is now the Lyttelton Petanque Club grounds, a gathering spot for many community events and activities.
The "As Far as Eye Can See" artwork on display in a window of The Colombo shopping centre, viewed from Colombo Street.
The TimeBank book swap in front of the library. As the library has been closed since the earthquake, members of the community put together a book swap service which was later continued in the information centre.
A news item titled, "Oxford Street Bridge Repaired", published on the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre's website on Thursday, 29 September 2011.
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 23 June 2011 entitled, "Living in the red zone...".
A photograph of the front of the badly-damaged ChristChurch Cathedral. The Rose Window has been removed and steel bracing is holding up the remains of the front facade. A large pile of rubble from the partially-demolished tower can be see to the left.
A photograph of the front of the badly-damaged ChristChurch Cathedral. The Rose Window has been removed and steel bracing is holding up the remains of the front facade. A large pile of rubble from the partially-demolished tower can be see to the left.
A photograph of the front of the badly-damaged ChristChurch Cathedral. The Rose Window has been removed and steel bracing is holding up the remains of the front facade. A large pile of rubble from the partially-demolished tower can be see to the left.
A photograph looking east down London Street from the north-west corner of the London and Canterbury Street intersection. The Volcano Cafe, Lava Bar, and Lyttelton Fisheries have been demolished on the left side of the street, leaving vacant sites.
A photograph of fire trucks parked outside the Christchurch Art Gallery on Montreal Street. The Art Gallery served as the headquarters for Civil Defence after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of the Canterbury Times and Star Building on Gloucester Street. Bricks and rubble can be seen on the footpath and USAR codes have been spray painted on the doors.
A photograph of SBS Bank on the corner of Manchester Street and Worcester Street. The lower windows have been boarded up with plywood and wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon.
A photograph of the badly-damaged Octagon Live Restaurant on the corner of Worcester and Manchester Streets. The masonry around the gable has crumbled, falling onto the footpath in front. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon.
A photograph of the reception area of the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury. The photograph was taken when the staff were let in after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
The damaged Cranmer Courts on the corner of Kilmore and Montreal Streets. The corner of the building has crumbled onto the street, which is now littered with broken masonry. Wire fencing placed around the building after the 4 September 2010 earthquake has managed to keep the debris away from the road.
Wheelbarrows belonging to the Student Volunteer Army stacked up outside the UCSA's "Big Top". The tent was erected to provide support for students at the University of Canterbury in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Members of the Student Volunteer Army assembling wheelbarrows in the UCSA car park at the University of Canterbury. The wheelbarrows will be used by student volunteers to clear liquefaction from Christchurch properties. They have been spray painted with the Student Volunteer Army's so that they are not confused with those the students have brought themselves.
Labour Party leader Phil Goff speaking to members of the Student Volunteer Army in the UCSA car park outside the UCSA's "Big Top" tent. The tent was erected to provide support for students at the University of Canterbury in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Behind them members of the Student Volunteer Army are assembling wheelbarrows which will be used to clear liquefaction from Christchurch properties.
A photograph of badly-damaged buildings on Manchester Street, between Tuam Street and St Asaph Street. The businesses have been cordoned off with wire fencing and many of their facades have collapsed.
A view across London Street in Lyttelton to The Volcano Cafe, The Lava Bar, and Coastal Living Design Store. Masonry from the buildings has collapsed onto the footpath, and the site has been cordoned off with wire fencing. The buildings' yellow recycling bins are still waiting on the curb for collection.
The former Lyttelton Borough Council Chambers on the corner of Sumner Road and Oxford Street in Lyttelton. The top of the building facade has crumbled into the street below and wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon.
A view across Armagh Street to the Cranmer Centre. Scaffolding has been constructed on the building's Armagh Street face, while on the Montreal Street side masonry from the walls has collapsed onto the road.
Reverend Peter Beck speaking at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. A sign language interpreter stands to the right. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
Members of the World Mission Society Church of God handing out free sausages and soft drinks to motorists on New Brighton Road in Shirley. One of the volunteers is holding a sign reading, "Free sausages".