A singed swing Photo: RNZ / Brad White
John Campbell speaks to the the McKenzie family whose house survived the fire, but property was destroyed Photo: RNZ / Brad White
Prime Minister Bill English in Christchurch Photo: RNZ / Brad White
Seared earth in the Port Hills Photo: RNZ / Brad White
Helicopters battle the Port Hills fire Photo: RNZ / Brad White
Some lucky chooks Photo: RNZ / Brad White
A media scrum in Christchurch Photo: RNZ / Brad White
The McKenzie property Photo: RNZ / Brad White
Helicopters battle the Port Hills fire Photo: RNZ / Brad White
Media surrounds Prime Minister Bill English Photo: RNZ / Brad White
Prime Minister Bill English and Civil Defense Minister Gerry Brownlee are briefed by fire fighters Photo: RNZ / Brad White
