Jock Phillips
Historian and commentator who provides expertise on New Zealand history, here discussing the 1855 Wellington earthquake and its social and geographic repercussions.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 13min
The 1855 Wellington earthquake
Jock Phillips, historian and commentator on New Zealand history, explains the 1855 Wellington earthquake and its transformative effects. He describes the massive 8.2 quake, dramatic land uplift and shoreline changes. He also covers how the harbour and Basin were reshaped, the town's immediate reactions, and why rebuilding favored timber over brick.
