Christchurch Update

 

Christchurch City is in the process of recovering from a series of high magnitude earthquakes between September 2010 and December 2011.

 

Earthquake damage was confined largely to Christchurch's central business district and the eastern suburbs. Part of the central city area is still cordoned off to ensure people's safety while rebuilding takes place. The cordon is gradually receding as parts of the city are deemed safe and open for business. It's likely that some isolated parts of the city will remain behind cordons for some time while this rebuilding takes place.

 

Following the earthquake city accommodation is restricted to areas outside the cordon. Therefore if you wish to stay in Christchurch it's advisable that you book your accommodation with us at City Central Motel Apartments prior to your arrival.

 

 

December Aftershocks

 

Christchurch has experienced further seismic activity in the past week, including two significant aftershocks on 23 December 2011. It is likely that some aftershock activity will continue.

 

• On December 23 the earthquakes caused liquefaction (silt and water from underground rising to the surface) in parts of the eastern suburbs of Christchurch, but all major roads and bridges are operational.
• Most shopping malls including Re-Start Cashel Mall in the city, supermarkets and petrol stations are all open.
• Christchurch International Airport is open and fully operational.
• There is plenty of commercial accommodation available in the city and region.
• Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Centre is open. It is located in a new building beside the Botanic Gardens on Rolleston Avenue (next to the Canterbury Museum).
• The majority of our major visitor attractions and activities are open and welcoming visitors as none have been disrupted by recent seismic events.

 

Useful Websites

 

For the latest earthquake upates visit www.christchurchnz.com

 

For the media reports on the earthquake from New Zealand media, visit www.stuff.co.nz or www.nzherald.co.nz.