Damage to the roof of the Cranmer Courts.
The former Christchurch Girls' High building seen before the earthquakes.
The former Christchurch Girls' High building seen before the earthquakes.
The former Christchurch Girls' High building seen before the earthquakes.
The former Christchurch Girls' High building seen before the earthquakes.
The former Christchurch Girls' High building seen before the earthquakes.
The cordoned-off entrance to the Bridge Tavern in Kaiapoi.
Text reads 'Water - One minute too much - The next, not enough' In the first frame a man is fed up with another downpour and in the second frame there is shown a plastic bottle of drinking water. Refers to the amount of rain in recent times but also the need for bottled or boiled water In Canterbury after the earthquake of 4th September 2010 which caused major damage to sewage and water systems. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
The University of Canterbury's E-Learning team's temporary office in the James Hight building. The photographer comments, "First looks at our new temporary (maybe) office space. Our group will stay here until April or May 2011, then will move to another floor in the Central Library. My desk. I hope to get blinds to cover this internal window. Later - blinds are not allowed, so I rotated the desk 180 degrees. My back is now facing the window, but I'm far enough away that people won't be able to read my screens - and I don't have to look at people looking at me".
A photograph of High Street near the intersection with Manchester Street. Wire fencing has been placed across the street as a cordon. A sign on a lamppost reads, "Temporary road closure. High Street will be closed between Cashel and Manchester Street from 7 am on 12/7/2010 to 6 pm on 4/10/2010. Enquires 0800 SAFE4U". In the background, the Westpac Trust Building can be seen as well as rubble lining the street.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch CBD was 'yarn-bombed' during the weekend using yarn and fabric pieces to brighten public areas and earthquake-affected spaces. Visitor Ann Rees and her husband Bernard from South Wales said when looking at the yarn-bombed busts at the Arts Centre (from left: Diana Isaac, Elisie Locke, Charles Luney and Margaret Mahy) that it didn't appear like the work of vandals, but looked quite homely and warm".
A photograph of the Thai Temple restaurant on the corner of Colombo and Peterborough Streets. A red sticker has been placed on the front door, indicating that the building is unsafe to enter. Tape has been placed around the building as a cordon. A sign reading, "Strawberry Fare, yes we are open, we are sorry for any inconvenience" has been tied to a lamp post in front.
A video about the government's financial aid plan for workers affected by the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Prime Minister John Key has travelled to Christchurch to announce the plan. This video includes footage of a press conference with John Key at the Christchurch Art Gallery. It also includes footage of John Key meeting residents at the Civil Defence Centre at Addington Raceway.
A video about the demolition of buildings on Victoria Street. The video includes footage of an excavator demolishing the Daily Bagel building, and an interview with Paddy Snowden from City Salvage about his work after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. It also includes an interview with Api Agsorn-Worn, owner of Victoria Thai Foods on Victoria Street, about the status of her building which she acquired six months ago.
Director of Gap Filler, Coralie Winn, setting up a sign in front of 832 Colombo Street. The sign reads, "Welcome! This site was home to South of the Border (Mexican Restaurant) and Denis Moore, Auto Electrician. Please keep your shoes on! Please be aware that the ground is uneven. Local by-laws applies - no alcohol on the street. For safety, we cannot over-crowd the site. ROAR. Please do buy a coffee, a cake and bring a picnic to enjoy. Thanks. Gap Filler".
A report by Thomas Wilson, Peter Almond, Derrick Moot, Zach Whitman, Rose Turnbull, et al summarising a reconnaissance survey of farms on the Greendale fault. The purpose of the report was to inform farm and societal recovery. It was presented at a Rural Recovery Group meeting on 13 September 2010.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Four year-old Kahu Guthrie, clutching the presents he received from Santa (played by Peter Leitch, the Mad Butcher, after he arrived in the police helicopter on Motuihe Island where Kahu and 30 other disadvantaged earthquake victims spent the day courtesy of Westpac)".
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the entrance of a driveway on Glenarm Terrace. A large hole in the foreground has had a road cone placed inside it. Other large cracks and liquefaction can bee seen. A man in overalls has parked his van next to the damage.
A photograph of Byron from the Wellington Emergency Management Office taking a phone call in one of the Mainland Foundation Ballpark offices. The ballpark was set up as a Emergency Report Centre by Civil Defence after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of mattresses in Cowles Stadium, still in their plastic wrapping waiting to be unwrapped. The stadium was set up as a Civil Defence Report Centre after the 4 September 2010 earthquake and the mattresses were to be used as beds for those displaced by the earthquake.
A photograph of members of Red Cross in Cowles Stadium on Pages Road. The stadium was set up as a Civil Defence Report Centre after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Boxes of supplies are stacked against the wall to the right.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a group of shops on Westminster Street in St Albans. Bricks and other rubble from the buildings have been piled on the footpath. Wire fencing, road cones and police tape have been placed around the buildings as a cordon.
A photograph of Cranmer Courts on the corner of Kilmore and Montreal Streets. Pieces of masonry and chimneys have been removed from the building and placed on the ground in front. Wire fencing and road cones have been placed around the building to create a cordon.
A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office working in an office at the Mainland Foundation Ballpark on Pages Road. The ballpark was set up as an Emergency Report Centre by Civil Defence after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Teams of building inspectors gathered at the Linwood Service Centre before heading into the eastern suburbs en masse. Gary Marshall, left, building inspector from Napier, and Kent Wilson, City Council planner work at a property on Dallington Terrace".
A photograph of a fire engine and fire fighters on Worcester Boulevard. In the background, a digger is being used to clear the rubble of 33 Worcester Street. Fire damage can be seen along the right wall of the house next door.
A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office working in an office at the Mainland Foundation Ballpark on Pages Road. The ballpark was set up as an Emergency Report Centre by Civil Defence after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office working in an office at the Mainland Foundation Ballpark on Pages Road. The ballpark was set up as an Emergency Report Centre by Civil Defence after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of mattresses in Cowles Stadium, still in their plastic wrapping waiting to be unwrapped. The stadium was set up as a Civil Defence Report Centre after the 4 September 2010 earthquake and the mattresses were to be used as beds for those displaced by the earthquake.
The University of Canterbury's E-Learning team's temporary office in the James Hight building. The photographer comments, "First looks at our new temporary (maybe) office space. Our group will stay here until April or May 2011, then will move to another floor in the Central Library. Reception. This is where students used to come to enquire about support services".