
An article from the Media Studies Journal of Aotearoa New Zealand Volume 14, Number 1. The article is titled, "Social Media, Crisis Mapping and the Christchurch Earthquakes of 2011". It was written by Abi Beatson, Angi Buettner, and Tony Schirato.
A photograph of members of Civil Defence and other organisations helping with the emergency response to the Canterbury earthquakes. They are standing on the corner of Montreal and Gloucester Streets outside the Christchurch Art Gallery. The Art Gallery served as the headquarters for the Civil Defence after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of a pile of rubble on the side of a residential road in Christchurch. The material has been removed from a property and placed on the road for the Christchurch City Council to collect.
Foam hearts with uplifting messages pegged to the fence surrounding Knox Presbyterian Church. The heart on the left reads, "We're all in this together. Christchurch, we love you! Xx". The heart on the right reads, "'We can do no great things; only small things with great love.' Mother Teresa
A sign for Avonside Girls' High School on the front fence of Burnside High School. The photograph has been captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Many schools in Christchurch were closed and so those that were available shared. Here Burnside High School shared facilities with Avonside Girls High School. Greers Road".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Christchurch Central Police Station. It has recently been announced that the Police will vacate this building, as it is not considered safe enough for Police headquarters. It is not clear what will happen to the building which may be strong enough for a less critical operation".
Water tanks on the Sumner Esplanade. Both have prominent notices advising that water must be boiled before use. On one tank is a notice advertising a community hub where residents can get assistance, and on the other is written "Free use of for Christchurch earthquake. Please return to Wymers Domestic Water Carriers, Hamilton".
A photograph of a UK Fire and Rescue International Search and Rescue tent in Latimer Square. Cordon tape and plastic mesh has been placed around the tent.
A photograph of crates of supplies outside the USAID tent in Latimer Square. In the background members of the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team have congregated.
A photograph of a UK Fire and Rescue International Search and Rescue tent in Latimer Square. Cordon tape and plastic mesh has been placed around the tent.
A photograph of the Hotel Grand Chancellor, visible over the roof of a tent in Latimer Square. There is a noticeable slump in the left side of the hotel.
The spire of the ChristChurch cathedral, reflected in the windows of the Millennium hotel.
A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team in the back of a New Zealand Army truck. The ERT members are in Christchurch to help out in the emergency response to the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of paper flowers attached to a wire fence outside Knox Church. Messages of encouragement for Christchurch have been written in the centres of the flowers.
A photograph of paper flowers attached to a wire fence outside Knox Church. Messages of encouragement for Christchurch have been written in the centres of the flowers.
A plan which describes SCIRT's approach to schedule management. The first version of this plan was produced on 20 September 2011.
A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office in Wellington Airport. The volunteers travelled to Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake to help with the emergency response.
A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office in Wellington Airport. The volunteers travelled to Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake to help with the emergency response.
Messages strung on rope by the Peace Bell at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens in commemoration of the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. File reference: CCL-2014-02-22-22February2014 DSC_1217.JPG Photo taken by Valerie Livingstone. From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Messages strung on rope by the Peace Bell at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens in commemoration of the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. File reference: CCL-2014-02-22-22February2014 DSC_1216.JPG Photo taken by Valerie Livingstone. From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Messages strung on rope by the Peace Bell at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens in commemoration of the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. File reference: CCL-2014-02-22-22February2014 DSC_1218.JPG Photo taken by Valerie Livingstone. From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
A photograph of a makeshift café set up by Lyttelton Coffee Co outside the Christchurch City Council in Lyttelton.
A view down Cashel Street from the Bridge of Remembrance, showing earthquake damage to several buildings along Cashel Mall. In the background the Hotel Grand Chancellor can be seen, a Christchurch hotel that was badly damaged in the February 2011 earthquake. The collapse of a key supporting shear wall caused the building to visibly lean to one side.
An aerial photograph of the Christchurch central city looking over the Tuam and Durham Streets intersection. The photograph has been captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Tuam Street is the most prominent street in this photograph. Durham Street runs across the foreground, and St Michael of all Angels is in the bottom right corner".
A photograph a box with supplies on top. These include tarpaulins, duct tape, a sledgehammer, a box of screws, and a brush and shovel.
A photograph of emergency management personnel exiting the car park of the earthquake-damaged Press House on Gloucester Street. One of the team is pushing a wheelbarrow full of various supplies.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the back of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers, taken from Oxford Terrace across the Avon River.
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A photograph of a plaque dedicate to those who lost their lives in City Mall during the earthquake of 22 February 2011. The plague is located under a tree in Re:START mall.