My daughter has been living there for the last 7 years and I've been over quite a few times.
In addition to the above, I've found it quite expensive and the true cost of repairing the earthquake damage is yet to really hit. That said, there is every expectation of further seismic activity, coupled with huge claims for compensation for houses in the red zones.
It IS a nice place to live, beautiful scenery and generally a nice population, but that doesn't help much when you need to buy a house, trainers for the kids and fuel etc etc.
Think carefully before proceeding, mind you, you're not committed until you are (if you get my drift).
Best of luck either way.