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title: Canterbury after the earthquakes - NZIER Insight 30
description: The Canterbury earthquakes have disrupted lives and the economy. This Insight brings together key economic indicators to provide a snapshot of the economic
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# [Canterbury after the earthquakes - NZIER Insight 30](https://www.nzier.org.nz/publications/canterbury-after-the-earthquakes-nzier-insight-30)

 Written by [Admin](https://www.nzier.org.nz/publications/author/admin) | November 7, 2011

The Canterbury earthquakes have disrupted lives and the economy. This Insight brings together key economic indicators to provide a snapshot of the economic disruption. The true cost of the disaster will not be known for some time. The immediate clean-up and reconstruction is boosting demand in certain sectors like utilities, construction, safety, healthcare and social assistance. These have not fully offset reduced activity in other sectors.

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