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Kaikoura - Wellington Earthquakes

Approaching the anniversary of the November 2016 Earthquake

14th of November marks the first anniversary of the Kaikoura earthquake that caused extensive and significant damage around the Kaikoura area and central Wellington. A magnitude 7.8 Earthquake hit around 15KM north-east of Culverden and 60KM south-west of Kairkoura lasted two minutes. What’s happened over the last two months leading up to the anniversary. Click here for a summary of what decisions and progress has been made.

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