New research shows many Cantabrians are still struggling to cope with the aftermath of the damaging earthquakes, Radio New Zealand reports.
The All Right? Campaign reveals many in the South Island region are still grieving and finding life difficult following serious quakes including the fatal tremor in February 2011.
Eight-hundred people in greater Christchurch were interviewed and many are still struggling three years on.
More than two-thirds said they're still grieving for what was lost, and 65 per cent - 10 per cent more than two years ago - said they're tired.
Even those whose insurance claims have been settled say they are stressed and frustrated.
Most residents said authorities have the wrong priorities, with many saying it makes them angry. On the other hand, more than 80 percent say they now had a better sense of what was important.
The Canterbury District Health Board said the findings are reflected in greater demand for psychiatric emergency services, and child and youth mental health services.
