At 4.35 a.m. on 4 September 2010, the Canterbury region was struck by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. It shook Cantabrians, their properties, their land and their lives.
The earthquake which struck at 4.35 a.m. on a Saturday morning was felt by many people in the South Island and southern North Island. There was considerable damage in central Canterbury, especially in Christchurch, but no loss of life.
Summary of oral history interview with Helen Trappitt about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Roman about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Archna Tandon about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Sharon Torstonson about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
A PDF copy of a publication commemorating the 4 September 2010 Canterbury earthquake. The publication was produced to raise funds for the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal.
Summary of oral history interview with Emily Nooapii about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Adele Kelly about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Ellenor about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Anne about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Laine Barker about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Tracey Shewan about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Susan Allen about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Laurence about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Leanne Curtis about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Lindsey James about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
At 12.51 p.m. on Tuesday 22 February 2011, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake caused severe damage in Christchurch and Lyttelton, killing 185 people and injuring several thousand.
Summary of oral history interview with Violet about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Rosie Laing about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Belinda Grant about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Kirsten Rennie about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Anna Mowat about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Kath Graham about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Christine about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Alice Ridley about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Raewyn Iketau about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Tokanga Vehikite about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Clare about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Salma about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes. Pseudonym used to identify interviewee.