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Morning Wellington !
Morning, well another day in the capital, wonder what it will brings...
With luck the aftershocks are less and weather is behaving. You know one of the things that has hit home to me is this has
Thoughts are with those in the south island moving on from the earth quake.
happened in an area of the country I know really well, .... Take care one and all and please stay safe. For the latest on the days after the quake keep an eye on stuff.co.nz and tvnz.co.nzChanges for kilbirne:
Wgtn City Council (@WgtnCC)
7/09/10 2:45 PM
We've now finalised the Kilbirnie Town Centre Revitalisation Plan. http://bit.ly/az7iYEMoons in the bay:
When the sky is clear watching the moon rise in the bay is always a nice thing:
Proud to be a New Zealander
In the last few days the stories and things that one has seen in my opinion make one very proud to be a kiwi and a New Zealander.At work yesterday there were groups of search and rescue people on there way to Christchurch, these people who knows what sights they may see, but it made me feel proud to see how this country has really pulled together.The stories of the small things that people are doing to help one another out in this hard time can bring a lump to ones throat.To me we are as a county showing what it is to be real to be human.Maybe that is a very emotional thing to say I don't know, but hey there is nothing wrong with being proud and real.The mayor of Christchurch and everyone right across the region has done such an amazing job, I am sure there are going to be hard times to come, and these after shocks.... :( my heart goes out to those who are having to live and work with them.This dispatch from the New Zealand police to me shows one side of the human spirit and how strong it is and can be in people when they are put under the kind of stress that has been there in the last few days.To the many companies that have stepped up.... It has been wonderful to see people and helping being put first above all else at the moment.Title: Canterbury people magnificent says Minister
Canterbury people are magnificent, says Minister John Carter.
"The way people have stepped up here, the mayor and the whole society, it is nothing short of magnificent. You make the rest of us New Zealanders feel proud to be kiwis."
Mr Carter, the Civil Defence Minister was in Christchurch today to talk with the region's mayors following the major 7.1 earthquake which hit early Saturday morning.
His comments were echoed by Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker. "Every individual here working has a home and a family and sometimes a sad story. We have a policeman working right now, whose house survived the initial earthquake and then in yesterday's 5.2 aftershock, his house split in half."
Inspector John Price said many police staff homes had been affected but despite this they were still turning up to work to help others. Police staff want to be help others and this situation is no different. One staff member's house was uninhabitable after the earthquake but despite this he turned up to work as the team leader in the Communications Centre.
Inspector Price said Police staff on leave had been ringing in wanting to help out and offers of help have been extended right across Police.
"We had staff from Auckland helping out on the cordons and tonight they have gone home. A contingent from Wellington has flown in and they will go straight out and do a 12 hour shift on the cordons."
Staff from other districts are rostered to take over from the Wellington staff later in the week and next.
"The Army have been fantastic. They have been helping out with transport, food and on the cordons. The partnerships we have are nothing short of outstanding."
Mayor Parker agreed and dismissed suggestions the arrival of the army to cordons signalled trouble. "The army is not armed. This is not about civil unrest, it's about rest. There are a significant number of people and volunteers who need a rest."
The city leaders are acutely aware of the human impact of such an event and are considering this in the recovery plans
"This is the hardest phase. Everyone is tired and still a great number of people are left in difficult positions," said Mayor Parker.
Mr Carter said: "The government is well aware of your situation and we are here to walk alongside you and see that your needs are catered for as best as possible."
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Please view the full news release online at:
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/25345.html
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New Zealand PoliceWeather front; Lyall bay.
With strong gusts and very dark clouds at the back of Lyall bay one
Hope it will hold off for a few hours.
has to wonder if things will turn again soon.Flooding fears: Wellingtons Hutt River:
dompost (@Dompost)
6/09/10 7:31 AM
Emergency plan activated over Hutt River flooding fears: Concern over possible flooding of Wellington's Hutt River... http://bit.ly/a2e4NaStrong winds over night:
With strong winds over night police are asking people, please drive to the conditions.How is this wind affecting you through out the country, we would hope tomorrow will see an end to it. ?Stay warm and safe...If you would like to share with us how things are overnight in your part of new zealand please email ... News@thebay.net.nz------------Police ask drivers to take care when driving in the lower North Island especially around the Wellington, Kapiti Coast, Wairarapa and over the Rimutuka Hill.
We have reports of severe wind gusts of up to 140kmh on The Rimutaka Hill.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/updates/25322.htmlCanterbury weather:
With gusty strong winds in Wellington and down south one has to hope the weather in Canterbury will calm down soon.A new alert is available for you to view on the Police website:
Location: South through to North Canterbury
District: Canterbury
Motorists are being urged to take extreme care on roads from South to North Canterbury due to the stormy, windy weather conditions being experienced across the region. Police, Fire, Councils and other agencies are responding to numerous instances of trees and power poles being blown onto roads, in some cases completely blocking roads and knocking out power.
Police recommend motorists consider delaying their travel plans in these areas, at least until the storm has passed through the areas they plan to drive through. Motorists should refer to MetService, NZTA and AA websites for travel advice and up to date information on weather and road conditions.
Power is expected to be restored to most areas around Oxford by about 11.30 pm.
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Please view the full details of the alert online at:
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/updates/25325.html
Thanks,
New Zealand PoliceSalvation Army appeal: Canterbury earthquake:
Salvation Army appeals for funds for Canterbury earthquake response
04 Sep 2010
The Salvation Army has launched an appeal to help those affected by the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Canterbury on Saturday, 4 September.
Within hours of the disaster, The Salvation Army was asked to feed around 1000 people in at least two Christchurch locations, and was ready to mobilise in other areas as requested by Civil Defence. In Christchurch’s suburbs and rural locations, The Salvation Army has also been responding to the emergency situation.
There will be a multitude of needs in the days following the earthquake, and The Salvation Army is appealing for cash donations to strengthen its response.
National fundraising coordinator Major Robbie Ross says, ‘New Zealanders are reeling from the disaster that struck Christchurch this weekend. Not since the 1930s have we experienced an earthquake as severe and it is important that we do everything we can to help.
‘People will be in shock, some have lost possessions and housing, many will need food and comfort. We are asking New Zealanders to contribute to The Salvation Army’s Canterbury Earthquake Appeal to bring emergency relief to the people of Christchurch and affected rural areas.’
To donate to The Salvation Army ‘Canterbury Earthquake Appeal’:
Freephone 0800 53 00 00
Donate online at http://www.salvationarmy.org.nz
By Post: ‘The Salvation Army, PO Box 27 001 Marion Square, Wellington 6141, New Zealand’
Please specify that your donation is for the ‘Canterbury Earthquake Appeal’ -
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