At 12.51 p.m. on 22 February 2011, the Canterbury region was struck by a magnitude 6.3 earthquake. It caused massive devastation in most parts of the region and 185 lives were lost.
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.
A PDF copy of a publication commemorating the 22 February 2011 Canterbury earthquake. The publication was produced to raise funds for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.
A blog post from US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, David Huebner, titled, "Christchurch Earthquake Teams in Motion".
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.
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.
Detailed timeline of events relating to the Canterbury earthquake on and after 4 September 2010
An electronic copy of an account prepared by Trisha Ventom, IHC Self Advocacy Coordinator Southern Region, describing the processes put in place by IHC Advocacy following the Christchurch Earthquakes in 2011.
A paper prepared for the Bulletin of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering, Vol. 44, no. 4, December 2011.
A PDF copy of a page on the EQ Recovery Learning site which linked to a YouTube video. In 2015, Christchurch hosted the biggest international cricket tournament ever to be played in New Zealand - the ICC Cricket World Cup. Take a look behind the scenes and through the eyes of some of Canterbury's most passionate cricketers as cricket makes its epic return to the Hagley Oval.
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker writes about the 2010 Canterbury Earthquake.
A press release from the United States Embassy New Zealand containing a statement by Secretary Hilary Clinton about the 22 February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch.
A paper which details earthquake expectation data, supplied to SCIRT by GNS Science.
The Canterbury earthquakes destroyed the Christchurch CBD and caused massive disruption to business across the region. There was an urgent need to support business survival and foster economic recovery. Recover Canterbury is a hub providing seamless support for businesses affected by the earthquakes, giving them easy access to government and commercial expertise in a one-stop shop.
A copy of Empowered Christchurch's submission on CERA's Draft Transition Recovery Plan, Greater Christchurch Earthquake Recovery: transition to regeneration.
Dean of Christchurch Cathedral Peter Beck writes about the 2010 Canterbury Earthquake.
A reconnaissance report on the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The report was compiled by a team from the US National Science Foundation-sponsored Geotechnical Extreme Events Reconnaissance (GEER) Association.
A PDF copy of two poster advertising Summer of Fun events in Christchurch. The events were held in various neighbourhood locations around Canterbury and were supported by All Right?, SKIP and the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.
A press release from the United States of America Embassy New Zealand about USAID/OFDA Press Officer, Rebecca Gustafson's experiences during the 22 February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch.
A PDF document which discusses the lessons learned by the Christchurch Migrant Inter-Agency group after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The group was set up to support migrants and refugees following the February 22 earthquake in 2011, and has now been dis-established. However, the Christchurch Migrant Centre continues to co-ordinate services and help migrants settle into life in Christchurch. The purpose of the report is to provide a record of key events and responses of the group in the immediate aftermath of the February 22 earthquake, and to offer some candid discussion and insight with respect to their success or otherwise.
A press release from the United States of America Embassy New Zealand, about their response to the 22 February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch.
A PDF copy of a page on the EQ Recovery Learning site which linked to a YouTube video. This short video provides an insight into the design and location of the Canterbury Earthquake Memorial, due to be completed in February 2017. We meet its designer Grega Vezjak, who shares his vision for the Memorial
A pdf copy of the One Voice Te Reo Kotahi organising group's submission on the Greater Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Plan: Transition to Regeneration.
Canterbury Earthquakes Symposium - Ōtautahi creative spaces: Strengthening the recovery context through a collective arts-based approach This panel discussion was presented by Dr Catherine Savage, Director (Ihi Research) and Kim Morton, Director (Ihi Research) The Canterbury Earthquakes Symposium, jointly hosted by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Christchurch City Council, was held on 29-30 November 2018 at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch. The purpose of the event was to share lessons from the Canterbury earthquakes so that New Zealand as a whole can be better prepared in future for any similar natural disasters. Speakers and presenters included Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister, Hon Dr Megan Woods, Christchurch Mayor, Lianne Dalziel, Ngāi Tahu chief executive, Arihia Bennett, head of the public inquiry into EQC, Dame Sylvia Cartwright, urban planner specialising in disaster recovery and castrophe risk management, Dr Laurie Johnson; Christchurch NZ chief executive and former Press editor, Joanna Norris; academic researcher and designer, Barnaby Bennett; and filmmaker, Gerard Smyth. About 300 local and national participants from the public, private, voluntary sectors and academia attended the Symposium. They represented those involved in the Canterbury recovery effort, and also leaders of organisations that may be impacted by future disasters or involved in recovery efforts. The focus of the Symposium was on ensuring that we learn from the Canterbury experience and that we can apply those learnings.
General Manager of Community Services for the Christchurch City Council Michael Aitken writes about the 2010 Canterbury Earthquake.
An authority granted by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, providing the authority to carry out earthquake repair work that may affect archaeological sites within the Christchurch City area.
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 7 May 2013 entitled, "My Thoughts on the Rebuild of Christchurch".
A press release from the United States of America Embassy New Zealand containing a statement by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate regarding the 22 February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch.
A paper which outlines SCIRT's approach to asset assessment, design and repair of damaged retaining walls, and presents a case study of a retaining wall rebuild, on Cunningham Terrace, Lyttelton.