Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, responds to Christchurch residents in limbo awaiting a geotech report into which suburbs will be abandoned.
A man representing 'Christchurch' kneels on the floor and tips out the pieces of the 'broken heart jigsaw'. He wonders where to start. Context - on 22 February 2011 a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck in Christchurch which has probably killed more than 200 people (at this point the number is still not known) and caused very severe damage. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A man reads about the Christchurch earthquake in the newspaper and although he can count on two months of warm weather he feels bad, suffering from survivors' guilt. His wife tells him that it will be raining for most of the time over the next couple of months, which makes him feel better. Context - The Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A tall building sways and groans, creaks and rumbles during an earthquake. Someone from inside at the top of the building says 'Earthquake? No... This is an extreme adventure activity that you'll be billed for later!' Context - The earthquakes in Christchurch and the Canterbury region. The three major ones were on 4th September 2010, 22 February 2011 and 13 June 2011 and there have been hundreds of aftershocks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Christchurch's CBD as seen from the Cashmere hills, south of the city. Much of the CBD is still cordoned off and without power (as you should be able to spot) as a result of the damage caused by February's deadly earthquake.
We're joined now by the Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee - who is in Christchurch.
Matthew Carpenter is from the Canterbury Business Recovery Network. Gerry Brownlee is a Christchurch MP.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Workers are trapped in the Forsyth Barr building with 'Help' signs in the window".
The cartoon shows the Christchurch Cathedral surrounded by rubble and with its steeple gone. The bell lies on the ground and pieces of broken stone form the word 'tragedy'. Context - The Christchurch earthquake 22 February 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
The cartoon shows a tall candle representing 'rescuers' from which a flame of 'courage' burns. Below are broken stones creating the name 'Christchurch'. Context - The Christchurch earthquake 22 February 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
For Best View Press"L" All 23 Arts Centre heritage buildings received significant damage in the earthquake and its subsequent aftershocks, and all have been issued with a red “Unsafe” placard. As a result of the magnitude of this damage, the Arts Centre Trust Board— the body charged with ensuring this iconic precinct is preserved and pr...
The cartoon shows the Christchurch Anglican Cathedral tower in ruins and without its steeple. Above the drawing is the date '22.2.11'. A second version shows a huge magnitude 6.3 earthquake tremor on a seismic graph on top of which is the date '22.2.11'. Context - On 22 February 2011 at 12:51 pm (NZDT), Christchurch experienced a major magnitude 6.3 earthquake, which resulted in severe damage and many casualties. A National State of Emergency has been declared. The cathedral tower has collapsed and there has been devastating damage to the remaining structure. The Cathedral is one of around six sites of extreme concern around the city where many are believed to still be trapped. This earthquake followed on from an original magnitude 7.1 earthquake on 4 September 2010 which did far less damage and in which no-one died. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
CAF AVM Graham Lintott meeting people from the Christchurch Air Force Museum after the earthquake.
CAF AVM Graham Lintott meeting people from the Christchurch Air Force Museum after the earthquake.
Government initiative providing temporary accommodation service to people displaced by the Christchurch earthquake. Contains information about the service, and registration forms for property owners and applicants.
Photos taken in Lyttelton following the February 22 earthquake. File ref: CCL-2011-03-05-After-The-Earthquake-P1110525 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Photos taken in Lyttelton following the February 22 earthquake. File ref: CCL-2011-03-05-After-The-Earthquake-P1110484 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake".