Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. Nelson Odering (owner of Oderings) has volunteered his services for three days in the clean up on the streets of Kaipoi".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Trudy Mclean, owner of Groovy Glasses Ltd. Story about her business which had to shift after the September 4 M7.1 Christchurch earthquake has been doing really well at their new location".
A video of an interview with Kiz Matson from Papanui about how their lives have changed a year after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. This video is part of The Press's 'One Year On: September 4, 2010' series.
A video of the controlled explosion of a 40-tonne boulder above the Summit Road. The boulder is being removed using explosives after an assessment by United Research Services found that the rocks supporting the boulder have become unsafe.
A video of an interview with Kaiapoi resident Rick Moore, about the concerns of Kaiapoi residents one year after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. This video is part of The Press's 'One Year On: September 4, 2010' series.
Part seven of a video series about the first stage of the Tonkin & Taylor Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment and Reinstatement Report. The report was prepared for the Earthquake Commission after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Part two of a video series about the first stage of the Tonkin & Taylor Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment and Reinstatement Report. The report was prepared for the Earthquake Commission after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Part six of a video series about the first stage of the Tonkin & Taylor Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment and Reinstatement Report. The report was prepared for the Earthquake Commission after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Part five of a video series about the first stage of the Tonkin & Taylor Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment and Reinstatement Report. The report was prepared for the Earthquake Commission after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A video capturing an aftershock from the Canterbury earthquake on 26 December, 10:30 am. After a sharp aftershock in the morning, Ben Post set up the camera on a tripod and kept it running during the morning. The windows shown are approximately three metres square and double glazed.
A photograph of the former site of the house at 466 Oxford Terrace. The house was demolished after the land was zoned Red. Wire fencing has been placed in front of the site.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Maarten Schaap with his campervan which he and his family live in after their house was damaged in the quake, he lives at the end of the fault line where all the aftershocks are located".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Richard Peebles as close as he can get to his Manchester Courts which has just been awarded a demolition permit after a month's wait, initially the inspectors said it was ok. MLC building".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Emma Howard was married today to Chris Greenslade at the Christ the King church centre on Greers Road, Burnside. Howard was pulled out of the collapsed PGC building after February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".
Graffiti on a damaged building. The photographer comments, "After some of the walls were demolished this graffiti was exposed. The next day this wall was gone as well".
A torn advertising poster on a wall on High Street. The photographer comments, "Fashion Quarterly Autumn 2011 poster looks very unglamorous and neglected after being off limits for over a year in the Christchurch earthquake red zone".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Prime Minister John Key visited Christchurch after its 7.1 magnitude earthquake at 04:35 Saturday morning. MPs John Carter, left, and David Carter, PM Key back to camera, dark jacket, and Mayor Bob Parker".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. Prime Minister John Key visits a waste water plant near Aranui. Pictured with Christchurch mayor Bob Parker and his wife Jo Nichols-Parker".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. Prime Minister John Key visits a waste water plant near Aranui. Pictured with Christchurch mayor Bob Parker and his wife Jo Nichols-Parker".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. Nelson Odering (owner of Oderings) has volunteered his services for three days in the clean up on the streets of Kaipoi".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. The corrections department get some of their young offenders out on the streets in Kaipoi to help with the big clean up".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. Real estate agent Steve Langridge from First National waits hopefully for a couple to visit one of his open homes in Avonside".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. Real estate agent Steve Langridge from First National waits hopefully for a couple to visit one of his open homes in Avonside".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "From left, Zack Robb, 6, Mitchell Fraser, 12, and Luke Robb, 10. Mitchell, Luke and Zack's cousin, helps them settle into Sacred Heart Timaru after their school was closed in Christchurch due to the earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "From left, Zack Robb, 6, Mitchell Fraser, 12, and Luke Robb, 10. Mitchell, Luke and Zack's cousin, helps them settle into Sacred Heart Timaru after their school was closed in Christchurch due to the earthquake".
A brick fence has been spray painted after it was cleared by a USAR team. This system was used following the February earthquake to mark buildings that have been checked. Restricted access tape has been placed across the gates. A pile of bricks have fallen onto the footpath.
Detail of the front entrance to the Croydon House B&B Hotel. The front door has been removed and left in front. On the door are spray paint markings left by USAR after the building was checked. Cordon tape restricting access to the buildings can be seen.
A photograph of a SPCA Wellington vehicle driving through the Christchurch central city after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. In the background, a group of shops has been damaged by the earthquakes. A portaloo can be seen to the left.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Owners Sina Seng (L) and Cheu Tek Ung of the 'T Bakery' which closed for five weeks after the Christchurch September 4 magnitude 7.1 earthquake says business has been quiet since they re-opened".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Owners Sina Seng (L) and Cheu Tek Ung of the 'T Bakery' which closed for five weeks after the Christchurch September 4 magnitude 7.1 earthquake says business has been quiet since they re-opened".