Quake - a year on: 'Once you've been through a bombing, you can take on a lot'

After surviving terrorist attacks in Indonesia and major flooding and cyclones in Queensland, Tracy Hyde is another one not phased by Canterbury's ongoing aftershocks.

Although originally from Auckland, Tracy and her partner are planning on moving to Christchurch permanently after three-and-a-half years in Queensland.

Tracy is no stranger to disasters.

"We were moving from central Queensland to Brisbane as the floods were happening around us. We got trapped in one town but got out. We arrived into Brisbane only a few days before the floods happened there. Our area was not directly affected, only the beach close to our home was trashed with everything that travelled down the river, trees, pontoons, furniture, farm animals, snakes, building equipment, signage that came from areas 150km away.

"I was in the 2002 Bali bombing so I think I can handle the aftershocks, I think once you have been through a bombing you can take on a lot."

They have not decided exactly whereabouts in the city they will move to, but have a undamaged investment properties in Christchurch to stay in temporarily.

Tracy said the pair have spent a lot of time in the five years and were in Christchurch in March and November last year.

"We love the rugged outdoors, the snow, hunting, fishing, tramping."

While devastated at the city's lost English heritage, Tracy believes Christchurch still has a lot to offer.

"I believe Christchurch has a wonderful future. The aftershocks will eventually stop or will be less frequent ... other areas in New Zealand experience shocks on a weekly occurrence. If a stronger rebuild happens, Christchurch will be amazing again, she's a bit broken and busted right now but she's tough and has what it takes to get through this.

"I guess the only concerns we have is all the money for the rebuild is going to get sucked-up in red tape.

"We would hate to see Christchurch abandoned in any way, there is so much to save. It's a fantastic city, we would love to see it rebuilt stronger combining the old with the new. I think once it's a stronger city people will get their confidence back."