A fence along the side of the Avon River near the Retour Restaurant has broken and is leaning towards the river. The photographer comments, "After the Christchurch earthquakes the land moved towards the river Avon and in a lot of places buildings and walls sagged down in the direction of the waterway".
One white linen tea towel with the poem ‘Stronger City’ by Gertrude Ryder Bennett, 1931, printed in black. This tea towel was produced by Lyttelton retailer 'God Save the Queen' in response to the 22 February earthquake. Rebecca Lovell-Smith owned and operated the vintage shop ‘God Save the Queen’ in Lyttelton. She lost both her home and the sh...
One sandwich board sign with plastic stand advertising the Red Bus rebuild Christchurch tour.
One print on paper of an artwork titled "There Came a Day" featuring the text "There came a day, the earth did say, I've had enough, of this fault's fray, so up it lift, a Christchurch rift, a seven point one, of rattle and tip, still here we are, too strong to split" in white and red ink on a black background.
One print on paper of an artwork titled "Build it on Jelly" featuring an image of a construction worker and steel beam in black ink standing on a molded jelly in orange ink, with the words "Build it on Jelly, By Order, Jelly City Council, Christchurch NZ".
Friday 22 February 2013. Flowers in road cones on corner of Hercules and Sabina Streets, Shirley, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2013-02-22-River-of-FlowersDSC_03416.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Friday 22 February 2013. Flowers in road cones on corner of Hercules and Sabina Streets, Shirley, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2013-02-22-River-of-FlowersDSC_03415.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Friday 22 February 2013. Flowers in road cones on corner of Hercules and Sabina Streets, Shirley, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2013-02-22-River-of-FlowersDSC_03417.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
The front page graphic for a feature marking the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The feature is titled, "In memoriam".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch. Retaining wall and roof damage on Hackthorne Road, Cashmere".
A photograph of cars parked along Dundas Street surrounded by liquefaction. The photograph was taken shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
People conferring in the foyer of the Christchurch Art Gallery, the temporary headquarters for Civil Defence after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
An aerial view of Christchurch a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The PGC Building on Cambridge Terrace can be seen.
The front page graphic for a feature marking the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The feature is titled, "Looking ahead".
The front page graphic for a feature marking the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The feature is titled, "Taking stock".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "248 High Street partly cleared away - this building has been in ruins since February 22, 2011".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch. People queuing and waiting for water at Redcliffs School".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch. People queuing and waiting for water at Redcliffs School".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch. People queuing and waiting for water at Redcliffs School".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch. Rock retaining walls collapsed on Dyers Pass Road, Cashmere".
Marquees and tents in Latimer Square. After the 22 February 2011 earthquake, emergency service agencies set up their headquarters in Latimer Square.
Tents and equipment in Latimer Square. After the 22 February 2011 earthquake, emergency service agencies set up their headquarters in Latimer Square.
New Zealand Army Engineers working at New Brighton beach to provide desalinated water for residents affected by the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
An aerial view of Christchurch a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The PGC Building on Cambridge Terrace can be seen.
An aerial view of Christchurch a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Christ's College and the Canterbury Museum can be seen.
One year on from the February 22nd earthquake, scientists are meeting to discuss how the science behind the shaking was communicated.
New Zealand Army Engineers working at New Brighton beach to provide desalinated water for residents affected by the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
New Zealand Army Engineers working at New Brighton beach to provide desalinated water for residents affected by the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
The seating area in a bus at the temporary bus exchange on Hagley Avenue, set up after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of the dew and lens cap from the Townsend Telescope. The cap was crushed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.