New Zealand has a history of natural disasters that have impacted the country significantly. Since the devastating Christchurch earthquakes, there have been several notable natural disasters that have occurred in New Zealand. These events have varied from earthquakes to floods, tsunamis, storms, and other tragedies that have caused major loss of life and property damage. 

Natural Disasters Post-Christchurch Earthquakes

1. 2010 Canterbury Earthquake: The series of earthquakes that struck Canterbury in 2010 and 2011, particularly the devastating February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch, resulted in significant loss of life and widespread destruction. The Christchurch earthquake was one of the deadliest natural disasters in New Zealand’s recent history.

2. 2016 Kaikōura Earthquake: In November 2016, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck near Kaikōura on the South Island. This earthquake caused extensive damage to infrastructure, landslides, and triggered a tsunami along the east coast of the South Island.

3. 2020 Whakaari / White Island Eruption: In December 2019, an eruption occurred on Whakaari / White Island, a popular tourist destination. The eruption resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries as tourists were caught on the island during the event.

4. 2021 Flooding Events: Various regions across New Zealand experienced severe flooding in 2021 due to heavy rainfall and storms. These floods caused significant damage to homes, infrastructure, and led to evacuations in some areas.

5. Other Natural Disasters: Apart from these major events, New Zealand has also faced wildfires, storms, landslides, and other natural disasters that have impacted communities across the country.