During October 2010, several FM radio stations changed frequencies as spacing was being standardised to 0.8 MHz.
In Lyttelton, for instance, Volcano Radio 88.5FM was broadcasting 80 shows commercial-free from February 2008, but the quakes damaged equipment and forced the building to be demolished.
[1][2] The following stations broadcast in the Christchurch area including Sumner and the Hurunui District.
Most high-power FM radio stations serving Christchurch broadcast from the Sugarloaf transmitter, located on the Port Hills due south of the central city.
Stations broadcasting from this transmitter also serve the majority of the Canterbury Plains, as far south as the Rangitata River.