Christchurch, big earthquake by Pascal Stieler

On 22 February 2011, Christchurch, New Zealand's second-largest city, was hit by a magnitude 6.3 earthquake.
While parts of the city have been badly affected, the city as a whole continues to operate. Local business people have responded innovatively and created thriving entertainment, education and business hubs on the outskirts of the Central City.
Temporary repairs have been put in place ahead of a major rebuild of the city's wastewater networks and roads.
In spite of the earthquake, Christchurch is still the gateway to the South Island, and the home of new opportunities. A friend of mine just reported me about the big earthquake in Christchurch. His name is Martin and he lives in a village not far away from Christchurch. He said that the earthquake destroyed many houses in Christchurch. Also the economy took much damgage because several factories were destroyed.

After all Christchurch is also important for New Zealand's economy because many companies have their main building there and many important banks are in Christchurch.

Christchurch is a wonderfull and big city but the earthquake destroyed many parts of Christchurch. But Christchurch will rebuild itself and it will become as wonderfull as it was before the earthquake.