Magnitude 6.3 quake shook city on February 22 , 2011 . 185 people died , thousands of buildings destroyed . ` It 's a city of two parts really , '' said Matt O'Connell , the earthquake recovery coordinator for the Catholic Diocese , who works in the same office as Boyd . Recovery progressing slowly , many residents frustrated . Comment: : New Christchurch will be `` vibrant , great place to live ''
Magnitude 6.3 quake shook city on February 22 , 2011 . 185 people died , thousands of buildings destroyed . Recovery progressing slowly , many residents frustrated . Comment: : New Christchurch will be `` vibrant , great place to live ''