He blamed subsequent building damage on sizeable aftershocks that have shaken the city since the initial earthquake. "The widespread level of structural damage in modern buildings designed for controlled damage in a severe earthquake is to be expected.'' • NZ Post headquarters, Waterloo Quay. • Statistics House, Waterloo Quay. • BNZ Building, Waterloo Quay.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 18, 2016 19:50 UTC