Christchurch

• How many affordable homes were constructed in Christchurch after the earthquake?

  10,000 affordable homes
• By when were water and sewage restored in Christchurch?

  August 2011
• What type of housing did the New Zealand government provide after the earthquake?

  Temporary housing
• What were the immediate responses in Christchurch after the earthquake?

  1. $6-7 million of international aid provided
  2. 30,000 residents received chemical toilets
  3. Over 300 Australian police officers arrived
• How much international aid was provided to Christchurch?

  $6-7 million
• How many residents were provided with chemical toilets?

  30,000 residents
• How many Australian police officers flew into Christchurch after the earthquake?

  More than 300 officers
• What were the secondary effects of the Christchurch earthquake?

  1. Five Rugby World Cup matches cancelled
  2. Schools closed for two weeks
  3. 1/5 of the population migrated from the city
• How many Rugby World Cup matches were cancelled due to the earthquake?

  Five matches
• For how long were schools closed in Christchurch after the earthquake?

  Two weeks
• What fraction of the population migrated from Christchurch after the earthquake?

  1/5 of the population
• What were the primary effects of the Christchurch earthquake?

  1. 185 people killed, 6,800 received minor injuries
  2. $28 billion of damage caused
  3. The cathedral spire collapsed
• How many people were killed in the Christchurch earthquake?

  185 people
• How many people received minor injuries in the Christchurch earthquake?

  6,800 people
• What was the estimated cost of the damage caused by the Christchurch earthquake?

  $28 billion
• What significant structure collapsed during the Christchurch earthquake?

  The cathedral spire