Buildings affected by earthquuake in new zealand 2016

The 2016 Kaikoura earthquake, which occurred on November 14, 2016, was a significant seismic event that affected several buildings in New Zealand. Here are some of the notable buildings that were affected:

  1. Christchurch:
    • The Christchurch Town Hall: The building suffered significant damage and was subsequently demolished.
    • The Christchurch Art Gallery: The building was evacuated due to concerns about its structural integrity.
    • The Christchurch Central Library: The building was closed due to damage and subsequent repairs took several years.
    • The Christchurch Town Hall's Isaac Theatre Royal: The building suffered significant damage and was subsequently repaired.
  2. Wellington:
    • The Wellington City Council's Civic Administration Building: The building suffered significant damage and was subsequently repaired.
    • The Wellington City Council's Town Hall: The building was evacuated due to concerns about its structural integrity.
    • The Wellington Central Police Station: The building suffered significant damage and was subsequently repaired.
  3. Kaikoura:
    • The Kaikoura District Council's offices: The building suffered significant damage and was subsequently repaired.
    • The Kaikoura Hospital: The hospital was evacuated due to concerns about its structural integrity.
    • The Kaikoura i-SITE Visitor Information Centre: The building suffered significant damage and was subsequently repaired.
  4. Other locations:
    • The Wellington Opera House: The building suffered significant damage and was subsequently repaired.
    • The Napier Municipal Theatre: The building suffered significant damage and was subsequently repaired.
    • The Nelson City Council's Civic Centre: The building suffered significant damage and was subsequently repaired.

It's worth noting that the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake was a significant event that affected many buildings across New Zealand, and the above list is not exhaustive. The earthquake caused widespread damage and disruption, and many buildings required repairs or were demolished as a result.