Earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, Saturday 4th September 2010 4:30am

These photos taken Friday 10th September.

Building Inspection Notice

All buildings within the CBD were inspected, with three possible outcomes (green: OK, yellow: restricted, red: unsafe).

Road Closure

Several roads were still closed due to the dangers of falling masonry and glass, or demolition work.

Damaged Building

I didn't see any significant structural damage.

Demolition

You can see a building being demolished. The building in the background at the far-right (with the arches) is very likely to be demolished as well despite its historic status.

Aquarium Building

The only damage I could see within Cathedral Square. This is the top of the building that houses the inner-city aquarium.

My Bike

The cathedral of Cathedral Square. And my bike which I was finally reunited with today.

Clarendon Tower

Some cosmetic damage on the Clarendon Tower facade.

Our City O-Tautahi

Something's missing...

Strengthening

...but the seismic strengthening work performed on many of our historic buildings is what prevented catastrophic damage.

New Regent St

New Regent Street, one of our significant historic areas. No damage that I could see.

Copenhagen Bakery

Copenhagen Bakery is open for business. About the best bakery in town.

Panelbeaters

A panelbeaters building on my commute. The building looks OK apart from what you see here.