Major Storm Damage Across New ZealandStorm damage across NZ as been substantial in the wake of the violent storm, said to be as large as Australia. SavePrintChristchurch was spared the gales, snow and thunderstorms. Wikimedia CommonsNick Mclaughlin9/20/2010|Updated: 10/1/2015We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.