People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
A photograph of flowers in a road cone. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "New Brighton Road. Cones decorated for the February 22 anniversary".
Workers from Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) are among the crowd at a memorial service in Latimer Square on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of flowers in road cones. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Ferry Road, Heathcote Bridge. Road cones decorated for the February 22 anniversary".
A photograph of flowers in a road cone. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Ferry Road, Heathcote Bridge. Cones decorated for the February 22 anniversary".
Two young girls dressed in red and black at the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
Two young girls dressed in red and black at the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
A photograph of flowers in road cones. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Frankleigh Street cones decorated for the February 22 anniversary, on a car".
A photograph of flowers in road cones. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Decorated cones for the February 22 anniversary outside the Cranmer Courts, Montreal Street".
A photograph of flowers in road cones. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Decorated cones for the February 22 anniversary outside the Christchurch Casino, Victoria Street".
A photograph of flowers in road cones. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Decorated cones for the February 22 anniversary outside the Christchurch Casino, Victoria Street".
People watch the flowers floating down the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
A child casts a flower into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
Children watch as the fence of Estuary Road Preschool is decorated with a hand-painted paper heart and flowers for the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Children watch as the fence of Estuary Road Preschool is decorated with a hand-painted paper heart and flowers for the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A child casts a flower into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
Two women watch the flowers floating down the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
A memorial service is held in Latimer Square on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Flowers and photos are left at the steps of the temporary memorial.
A photograph submitted by Jennifer Middendorf to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "22 February 2012. Road cones in Riccarton decorated with flowers in commemoration of the anniversary.".
A photograph of flowers in a road cone. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Decorated cones for the February 22 anniversary near the Victoria Street Clock Tower".
A memorial service is held in Latimer Square on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Flowers and photos are left at the steps of the temporary memorial.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Arts Centre viewed from Rolleston Avenue. The street is busy with people gathering for The Big Hug on the anniversary of the September earthquake".
A string quartet from Christchurch Girls High School plays on the riverbank before the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
A string quartet from Christchurch Girls High School play on the riverbank before the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
A photograph and flowers are attached to a fence on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. A message on the photograph reads, "Some of the guys who found you!! Thank you!".
An aerial photograph of the central city. Seats set up in Latimer Square in preparation for the commemoration of the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake can be seen on the left.
A photograph of a wreath left at the site of the CTV building by the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Second anniversary 22 February earthquake".
Crowds gather in front of a large screen to watch Prime Minister John Key give a speech at the memorial service held in Latimer Square on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.