Children and the Canterbury Earthquake
This background paper was written by the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) by Nicola Shirlaw.
Here is a snippet from the Introduction:
In 2010 and 2011, Christchurch experienced a number of major earthquakes. The most serious, on 22 February 2011, caused loss of life and widespread damage to public buildings, infrastructure, land, schools, workplaces and people's homes.
it is now more than three years since the first earthquake on 4 September2010. Recently Christchurch journalist beck Eleven asked a number of young people aged betwenn the ages of 10 and 20 to write about their lives in Christchurch. Each was able to write, in their own words, about any aspect of their life in the city and they were neither asked or had to reference the earthquake. That they all did illustrates how the last three years have affected all who live here.
As Christchurch continues the slow grind towards recovery, what is it like for the children still living here?
Read or download a copy of "Children and the Canterbury Earthquake" [PDF].