Draft:Timeline of the Canterbury earthquakes

The Canterbury earthquakes in New Zealand started with a moment magnitude 7.1 earthquake on 4 September 2010 at 4:35 am with an epicentre near Darfield. It caused widespread damage and was followed by several aftershocks, including a magnitude Mw 4.7 earthquake on Boxing Day 2010, and later a magnitude 6.2 earthquake on 22 February 2011, which had an epicentre closer to Christchurch's city centre. This caused 185 fatalities and much greater damage to Canterbury. Major events following this include a Mw 6.0 earthquake in June 2011, and a ML 5.7 earthquake in February 2016. The unrelated 2016 Mw 7.8 Kaikōura earthquake occurred in November and caused further damage to Canterbury, but is not included in this timeline.

This timeline covers the earthquakes themselves, as well as the response to them, including the demolitions, repairs and recovery.

Note: Go through this list backwards (source number descending) as some sources describe delays/extensions/etc.

Sources to use:[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53]

Sources lists:[1][2][3][4][5] Greater Christchurch Recovery Update (eg [6])

NOTE: I haven't finished going through the DPMC CERA sources

TODO: Add exact date the first Crown buyout offers were made. August 2011 is not specific enough.

TODO: Free doctors visits and prescriptions.[54]

TODO: Temporary field hospital.[55]

TODO: Add start dates of the temporary village in Kaiapoi Domain. There was a showhome in June 2011.[7]

TODO: Add to temporary housing.[8][56]

TODO: Add exact date of the opening of Rawhiti Domain Temporary Accommodation Village.

TODO: Rezoning on 23 June (??) and 18 August 2011.[57]

TODO: Find & Fix and Winter Make it Right programmes. Is briefly mentioned in the Lessons report.

TODO: Residential red zone deadlines and settlement dates 31 August 2013, 31 March 2013, 30 April 2013, 31 May 2013, 30 June 2013.[58] 31 August 2014[36] Extensions.[59][60][61][62][63] Be careful with the extensions.

TODO: Add to Margaret Mahy Playground, which started with the Amazing Place competition. Its article also does not say this so might want to expand it too.[64][65][66]

TODO: Working InZone

TODO: Community Expo "that attracted 10,000 people" (Lessons report)

TODO: September 2012 wellbeing survey. "half of greater Christchurch residents reported high levels of stress and that their quality of life had decreased" (Lessons p.11),[67]

TODO: The alliance made in September 2011 is called the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (Lessons p. 11)

TODO: Investigate date of Gerry Brownlee becomining minister. Article says 7 September, Lessons p.19 says 6 September. Then add the Ad Hoc Cabinet Committee on Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

TODO: Earthworks on the Justice Precinct was expected to begin by February 2014.[68] See what actually happened.

TODO: Quake Outcasts stuff, including 26 August 2013 High Court decision (a source mentions this as being a reason for the 28 August 2013 Port Hills delay)

TODO: Road repairs

TODO: Start of Ideas to Remember submissions

  1. ^ "Changes to speed up urban planning in Christchurch" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 14 October 2011. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Updated guidance for the repair and reconstruction of homes in Canterbury published" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 9 December 2011. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Bexley burglaries" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 3 February 2012. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Cathedral Square Walkway to reopen" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 7 March 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Christchurch earthquake: latest updates". Otago Daily Times. 28 February 2011. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  6. ^ "Christchurch red zone park gets green light". RNZ. 23 August 2019. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  7. ^ Lourens, Mariné (6 December 2023). "Disciplinary hearing against CTV engineer concludes". The Press. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Report on housing pressures in Christchurch released". Housing New Zealand. 5 April 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Additional temporary accommodation for Christchurch". Housing New Zealand. 15 June 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  10. ^ "Fourth Chch temporary housing village opens". Housing New Zealand. 11 September 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  11. ^ "New Christchurch social housing developments". Housing New Zealand. 26 October 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  12. ^ "Foundation Repair Report to help Christchurch Housing Recovery". Housing New Zealand. 4 February 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  13. ^ "Contract awarded for Christchurch state housing minor repairs programme". Housing New Zealand. 20 December 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  14. ^ "Hornby Project delivers 44 new homes for Christchurch". Housing New Zealand. 28 November 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  15. ^ "More social houses to support Canterbury rebuild". Housing New Zealand. 21 November 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  16. ^ "Accord to address Christchurch housing". Housing New Zealand. 17 April 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  17. ^ "New social housing units in Canterbury". Housing New Zealand. 21 June 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  18. ^ "Funding boost for social housing in Christchurch". Housing New Zealand. 29 March 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  19. ^ "Council ratification marks further progress". Housing New Zealand. 12 September 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  20. ^ "Encouraging progress for Christchurch housing". Housing New Zealand. 9 July 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  21. ^ "Christchurch housing rebuild momentum grows". Housing New Zealand. 5 June 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  22. ^ "Govt steps up Christchurch housing response". Housing New Zealand. 5 April 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  23. ^ "Housing NZ hits Christchurch repair target". 2 November 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  24. ^ "Villages milestone 'just the beginning'". Housing New Zealand. 13 September 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  25. ^ "New social housing units in Canterbury". Housing New Zealand. 21 June 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  26. ^ "Greening begins on cleared North and East Frame sites" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  27. ^ "Recovery milestone reached today with final flat land red zone settlements" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 January 2014. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  28. ^ "Government seeks interest in low cost development" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 4 February 2014. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  29. ^ "CERA CCDU National Roadshow" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 11 February 2014. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  30. ^ "First call for residential proposals in frame" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 21 February 2014. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  31. ^ "Preliminary design for new Bus Interchange" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 6 March 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  32. ^ "In The Know initiative keeping the community informed" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 7 March 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  33. ^ "Secondary stressors now a larger factor for earthquake affected residents" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 18 March 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  34. ^ "Dumping in Residential Red Zone under investigation" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 21 March 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  35. ^ "River dwellers to shift to allow cleanup" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 9 April 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  36. ^ a b "Community to have say on red zone's futur" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 17 April 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  37. ^ "Performing Arts Precinct designation partially lifted" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 22 April 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  38. ^ "NZCID report a useful guide for recovery work" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 24 April 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  39. ^ "New programme to show progress of public projects" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 14 May 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  40. ^ "Health Precinct partners formalise their collaboration" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 22 May 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  41. ^ "Centennial Pool making way for new generation family playground" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 10 June 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  42. ^ "Recovery Plan to streamline Lyttelton Port progress" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 20 June 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  43. ^ "CBD gaps filling fast as Crown returns" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 19 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  44. ^ "Govt agrees to Chch council plan review request" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 10 July 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  45. ^ "Site confirmed for Canterbury Earthquake Memorial" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 12 July 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  46. ^ "Vision for central city living released" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 16 July 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  47. ^ "First chance to help shape red zone's future" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 30 July 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  48. ^ "Convention Centre developer and operator revealed" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 7 August 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  49. ^ "Ideas aplenty as red zone engagement proves popular" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 7 August 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  50. ^ "Over 5000 red zoned houses now cleared" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 14 August 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  51. ^ "Government focuses on long term quake recovery" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 2 September 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  52. ^ "People's stories highlight evolving city" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  53. ^ "CERA hands building safety programme over to local councils" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 15 September 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  54. ^ Cite error: The named reference :20 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  55. ^ Dick, Tim (26 February 2011). "Patients flock to Australian temporary hospital". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  56. ^ Cite error: The named reference :24 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  57. ^ "First red zone offer letters in the mail" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 19 August 2011.
  58. ^ Cite error: The named reference :33 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  59. ^ "Residential red zone settlement date extended" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 17 December 2012. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  60. ^ "Red Zone extension for Southshore and South New Brighton" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 3 May 2013. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  61. ^ "Extension for Port Hills property owners" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 25 October 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  62. ^ "Offer period extended for Port Hills red zone" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
  63. ^ "Extension for red zone property owners in the Port Hills" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  64. ^ "Kids urged to imagine their own Amazing Place" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 15 February 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  65. ^ "In New Zealand, a Playground Designed for and by Kids". Bloomberg. 4 September 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  66. ^ "Amazing Place playground winners announced" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 23 May 2013. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  67. ^ "Wellbeing survey goes online" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 15 October 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  68. ^ "PM unveils design of Christchurch Justice Precinct" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2024.