Since the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake Wellington architect Ian Athfield has been selected to re-plan , although many varied suggestions have been promoted for rebuilding the central city The Central City , which was fully closed off following the 22 February Earthquake , opened in stages and was fully reopened in June 2013 .
Wellington architect Ian Athfield has since been selected to re-plan and help rebuild since the February , 2011 Christchurch earthquake .