
Woolston Brass group getting ready to play at the Re:Start Mall, just outside the Contemporary Lounge, part of the Ballantynes department store.
The ANZ Bank Chambers on the corner of High and Lichfield Streets. WORLD, a clothing store, was housed on the ground floor.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Grandharva Loka World Music Store and Billiken Japanese Restaurant at 595a and 597 Colombo Street.
Group of people who have cycled in to Re:Start mall. Behind them is the Contemporary Lounge and the Ballantynes department store in the background.
McCormack and Mckellar Auctioneers store on Victoria Street. Through the window is a sign that says "McCormack and Mckellar are open for business".
William Potter Townend owned Townend’s Chemist and Druggist Store in the Crystal Palace Building on Colombo Street, at the corner with what was Chester Street and across the road from the Oxf…
A video about lingerie boutique Hot Damn which relocated to Re:Start Mall after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The store opened up on 22 January 2011 in New Regent Street but was forced to close for eight months after the February earthquake hit. This video is part of The Press's 'Up and Running' series, showcasing businesses which have stayed up and running despite the challenges posed by the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.
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 earthquake damage to the Lotus Heart, the Billiken Japanese Restaurant and Grandharva Loka World Music Store at 595, 595a and 597 Colombo Street.
The ANZ Bank Chambers on the corner of High and Lichfield Streets has been cordoned off from the public. WORLD, a clothing store was housed on the ground floor.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Zest have reopened on the corner of Lichfield and Manchester Streets after their High Street store was earthquake-damaged".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. Blackwell's Department Store in Kaipoi pictured".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage control. Urban Search and Rescue team members liaise with safety officers in front of Blackwells department store in Kaiapoi".
The side wall of the building on the left collapsed onto their roof, collapsing it into the stonemasons store. Several gravestones were also damaged!
A store window that has been spray painted after it was cleared by a USAR team. This system was used following the February earthquake to mark buildings that have been checked.
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Damage to Asko Design store and Mod's Hairdressing on Victoria Street. Road fencing and cones have been put up to contain the building rubble which has spilled onto the footpath and road.
Damage to Asko Design store and Mod's Hairdressing on Victoria Street. Road fencing and cones have been put up to contain the building rubble which has spilled onto the footpath and road.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Kaiapoi businesses and retail outlets struggling post-earthquake, leading into Christmas. Kaiapoi High Street. Blackwells department store is the earthquake-damaged building".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Kaiapoi businesses and retail outlets struggling post-earthquake, leading into Christmas. Kaiapoi High Street. Blackwells department store is the earthquake-damaged building".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Andrew (left) and Roger Kelso from Westende Jewellers are moving into a new premises after the earthquake destroyed their Manchester Street store".
The Asko Design store on Victoria Street has been given a yellow sticker. This was a building assessment system used following the February earthquake and indicates that this building has limited access and needs further evaluation.
A video about the 2011 Ballantynes sale which was held in the CBS Arena after the store in town was damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
The Surreal Hair & Beauty store on Victoria Street has been given a yellow sticker. This was a building assessment system used following the February earthquake and indicates that this building has limited access and needs further evaluation.
The Surreal Hair & Beauty store on Victoria Street has been given a yellow sticker. This was a building assessment system used following the February earthquake and indicates that this building has limited access and needs further evaluation.
Looking in the cordon fence, the damaged Gough House, with windows boarded up and the Vintage Watch store on Hereford Street. On the fence is a sign that says 'Road closed' and another one advertising a Wilson's carpark
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Ascot TV co-owner Kevin Thorn outside his new premises at 300 Colombo Street, after his old store was earthquake damaged at 404 Colombo Street".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Ascot TV co-owner Kevin Thorn outside his new premises at 300 Colombo Street, after his old store was earthquake damaged at 404 Colombo Street".
A photograph of a room in the Diabetes Centre which has been used to store office material while the building is being prepared. Boxes of files and other material have been stacked against the far wall.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch business U Fit In have moved from their earthquake damaged store into their co-owners' home and are trading from the lounge and spare room".