On Tuesday 22nd February, Christchurch was struck by a devastating earthquake. As a result, hundreds of people have been killed - both Kiwis and foreign nationals,  and thousands of people have had their home and or business buildings condemned. Many more are just struggling to get through the day without power, water, and the basic necessities of life.

Christchurch and Canterbury holds a special place in my heart. It's the city where I went to University, visited grandparents and familiy when I grew up, and lived for a many number of years. It's not my home town, but it is my home city - more so than Wellington, and I feel privileged to have known the city in a state that it will never be again. If you have similar memories of Christchurch, or just want to help out, please feel free to click through to the official NZ Govt. earthquake appeal website. Thank you for your thoughts and generosity!

More information about the earthquakes follows

The following is a growing list of links that I've found interesting  in relation to the Canterbury Earthquakes

Canterbury Quake Live - up to the minute seismic information