Latest update 08 Jun 2017

Take a virtual tour of the Canterbury Earthquake Memorial

Anyone who has not yet visited the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial can now do so online with Google Street View.

Latest update 23 Feb 2017

Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial unveiled

The sixth anniversary of the February 22 earthquake is a significant moment for Cantabrians and all those affected by the devastating events of that day in 2011.

Latest update 17 Feb 2017

A Place to Remember

Follow the selection and construction of the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial in this new documentary.

Latest update 15 Feb 2017

Pounamu placed at Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial

A significant kōhatu pounamu installation has been placed near the entrance to the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial.

Latest update 24 Jan 2017

A Place to Remember to be dedicated next month

The Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial that will be dedicated next month has been shaped by many whose lives were most profoundly impacted by the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Latest update 08 Nov 2016

Final inscribed panel placed on front of Memorial Wall

The title panel, which reads “Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial” gives people a sense of what the Memorial Wall will look like when it is dedicated for use on 22 February 2017.

Latest update 24 Sep 2016

Piling Complete at Canterbury Earthquake Memorial

A significant milestone on the construction of the Canterbury Earthquake Memorial has been reached with piling work now completed.