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.
A PDF copy of a publication promoting holiday destinations in the lower South Island.
A PDF copy of a publication promoting holiday destinations in the lower South Island.
A blog post from US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, David Huebner, titled, "Michele Petersen Remembers February 22nd".
A PDF copy of a poster promoting Samoan Language Week 2014. The poster reads, "Taofi mau i au measina. Hold fast to your cultural treasures" and features graphics from the All Right? campaign.
A PDF copy of a fact sheet about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in the South Island created by Anglican Advocacy in 2011. The fact sheet contains information about the possible impacts of fracking on water and the risk of earthquakes.