The future of Lyttelton isn't just about buildings, it is about people and their desire to stay and be part of the rebuild.
So the township faces a challenge - how do you rebuild not just houses and buildings, but businesses and the local economy?
Before the earthquake there were at 60 businesses operating out of Lyttelton - now there are only a handful.
Campbell Live went to see how the township is holding up.
Watch the video for the full report from John Sellwood