Kaikōura has been shaken by a magnitude 4.7 earthquake this morning, centred 20km west of the town.
Photo: EQNZ
The quake struck at 5.04am, at a depth of 9 kilometres.
People have reported feeling the earthquake as far west as Greymouth and as far north as Blenheim and Nelson.
GeoNet described the quake as 'moderate', but it is the largest aftershock in the Kaikōura area since a 5.6 shake in October.
'Quake tourism' is helping Kaikōura's visitor numbers bounce back after November 2016's devastating earthquake.
A year on from the 7.8 Kaikōura quake, the town's harbour has officially been reopened and ceremonies are being held. We'll bring you updates here on events throughout the day. Audio
A planned $9 million cycle trail from Picton to Kaikōura could be the single biggest benefit to come out of last November's earthquake, Marlborough's mayor says.
Kaikōura's mayor is warning even more businesses could fall over during the quiet winter season.
The government will provide an extra $700,000 for Kaikōura Harbour, and another $250,000 to extend the period of free GP visits in the region.
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