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Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial

Christchurch, New Zealand

Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial

The Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial (Māori: Oi Manawa) is the Crown's official memorial for those killed or seriously injured in the 22 February 2011 Christchurch earthquake. It is located on both sides of the Avon River / Ōtākaro downstream from the Montreal Street bridge. The memorial open

ed on 22 February 2017, the sixth anniversary of the earthquake.

Listen to the audio guide for Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off

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