Welcome Kiwi.
I don't think people fully realise how destructive the Christchurch earthquake was. Many lives lost, and a beautiful city in ruins. With the Japan earthquake and subsequent horrific Tsunami taking disaster to whole new level, Christchurch has become a little forgotten.
So, all the very best to all the people of Christchurch for their recovery, and may those dreadful aftershocks end and give you all some peace very soon.