Mayor Bob Parker speaking to members of the ships' company from HMNZS Canterbury, HMNZS Otago and HMNZS Pukaki.
People working at the International Antarctic Centre standing for two minutes in silence in respect for those who lost their lives during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Damage to Christchurch city following the 22 February earthquake 2011. A car sits in a hole created by liquefaction on Ferry Road. Piles of silt can be seen around the car.
Camera crew filming Prime Minister John Key and Gerry Brownlee, the Minister of Economic Development, giving a briefing after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by the New Zealand Defence Force, "A Squadron 3 Iroquois helicopter taking off at the Christchurch Airport. The Iroquois helicopters operated in support of the Christchurch Earthquake effort".
Mayor Bob Parker speaking to members of the ships' company from HMNZS Canterbury, HMNZS Otago and HMNZS Pukaki.
Mayor Bob Parker speaking to members of the ships' company from HMNZS Canterbury, HMNZS Otago and HMNZS Pukaki.
Mayor Bob Parker speaking to members of the ships' company from HMNZS Canterbury, HMNZS Otago and HMNZS Pukaki.
Photograph captioned by the New Zealand Defence Force, "Chief of Defence Force, Major General Rhys Jones on an operational tour of earthquake affected areas of Christchurch".
A photograph of USAR codes spray-painted on Grenadier House on Madras Street. A red sticker taped to the glass above indicates that the building is unsafe to enter.
Members of the New Zealand Army delivering chemical toilets to residents in an eastern suburb. The suburb has been without water and power for over ten days.
Bruce Camwol, a resident from one of Christchurch's eastern suburbs, collecting a chemical toilet from the Army. Bruce's suburb has been without water and power for over ten days.
Bruce Camwol, a resident from one of Christchurch's eastern suburbs, collecting a chemical toilet from the Army. Bruce's suburb has been without water and power for over ten days.
Members of the New Zealand and Chinese Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams working on the CTV site with the elevator shaft still standing in the background.
A member of Singapore's Air Force laying a wreath in the Christchurch Botanical Gardens. The wreath was laid in memory of those who lost their lives in the Christchurch Earthquake.
Aerial image of the Christchurch central city taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission. High Street can be seen in the middle of the image.
The Taiwanese Search and Rescue team at Christchurch International Airport. The team is heading home after helping with the emergency response to the Canterbury Earthquake.
The Taiwanese Search and Rescue team being farewelled at the Christchurch International Airport after helping out with the emergency response to the Canterbury Earthquake.
The Taiwanese Search and Rescue team at Christchurch International Airport. The team is heading home after helping with the emergency response to the Canterbury Earthquake.
The Taiwanese Search and Rescue team being farewelled at the Christchurch International Airport after helping out with the emergency response to the Canterbury Earthquake.
The Taiwanese Search and Rescue team at Christchurch International Airport. The team is heading home after helping with the emergency response to the Canterbury Earthquake.
The Taiwanese Search and Rescue team being farewelled at the Christchurch International Airport after helping out with the emergency response to the Canterbury Earthquake.
The Taiwanese Search and Rescue team at Christchurch International Airport. The team is heading home after helping with the emergency response to the Canterbury Earthquake.
Members of the New Zealand Search and Rescue (USAR) team in Latimer Square. After the 22 February 2011 earthquake, emergency service agencies set up their headquarters in Latimer Square.
Diggers clearing rubble on the site of the CTV Building. In the background, a member of the New Zealand Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team can be seen.
Robert Mitchell, a resident from one of Christchurch's eastern suburbs, collecting chemical toilets from the Army. Robert Mitchell's suburb has been without water and power for over ten days.
Environmental Health Offices from the Royal New Zealand Air Force taping filters to their high-visibility vests. The filters collect dust and fibres from the air, which will then be tested for health risks.
Environmental Health Offices from the Royal New Zealand Air Force taping filters to their high-visibility vests. The filters collect dust and fibres from the air, which will then be tested for health risks.
Personnel from the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) photographed in front of the collapsed Smiths City car park on Dundas Street.
A blog post from US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, David Huebner, titled, "Embassy Science Fellowship Program Focuses on Earthquake Research".