By Isaac DavisonThe number of people staying in Kaikoura plummeted by 80 per cent after the devastating earthquake in November, new data shows. Statistics New Zealand's latest accommodation survey said guest nights had fallen dramatically in the tourist town in December compared to the previous year. The available accommodation in Kaikoura had halved after the Magnitude 7.8 quake on November 14, and guest nights fell by 80 per cent. Canterbury was the only region out of 12 in which guest nights fell. Overall, guest nights rose by 3.4 per cent compared to the previous December, driven by high numbers of international arrivals.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 06, 2017 02:26 UTC