L421 HMNZS CanterburyChristchurch Earthquake 2011 deployed to Lyttleton (nr Christchurch) for a scheduled Exercise, it quickly turned into a Humanitarian and Disaster Relief mission, when the earthquake struck on 22 Feb. Also shuttled back and forth to Wellington, ferrying emergency supplies and equipment.
L421 HMNZS Canterbury Exercise Mahi Tangaroa 16, Australian Romeo 7 on board
2016-nov-14
Deployment
L421 HMNZS CanterburyKaikoura Earthquake relief operations diverted from Auckland to assist in earthquake relief off Kaikoura. Main offshore platform for NZDF relief effort. Returned to Lyttleton on 20 Nov with 192 evacuees, for re-tasking.
2017-mar-24
Port Visit
L421 HMNZS Canterbury anchored off Raoul Island in Kermadec Group, to assist in maintenance of the Tsunami Early Warning System.
Merwede Shipyard - 
Christchurch Earthquake 2011 deployed to Lyttleton (nr Christchurch) for a scheduled Exercise, it quickly turned into a Humanitarian and Disaster Relief mission, when the earthquake struck on 22 Feb. Also shuttled back and forth to Wellington, ferrying emergency supplies and equipment.
