The Marks Ward is today known as wards six and seven at Christchurch Hospital.

Christchurch Hospital is the largest tertiary hospital in the South Island of New Zealand.

Christchurch Hospital was partly evacuated due to damage in some areas, but remained open throughout to treat the injured.

Christchurch Hospital was forced to use emergency generators in the immediate aftermath of the quake.

Christchurch Hospital (03-364 0640, emergency dept 03-364 0270; 2 Riccarton Ave)

Christchurch Hospital was evacuated due to damage in some areas, but soon reopened to treat the injured.

It also replaced the acute services at the Christchurch Hospital which were closed down.

The trust evolved from the fund-raising committee for the building of the first Macmillan unit in the country at Christchurch Hospital.

Rose and her two eldest daughters joined the Red Cross and for some time worked at nearby Christchurch Hospital.

Days after its occurrence, a small electrical fire ignited in a control panel at Christchurch Hospital due to dislodged wiring as a result of ongoing aftershocks.