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Christchurch Quake
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those in Christchurch at this time, Especially our Waka Ama whanau.
We hope that you are all safe and doing as well as possible. Kia Kaha!
If paddlers, clubs or regions whish to make a donation to the christchurch earthquake appeal you can do so through the following organisations:
To make a donation:
- Phone 0900 33 200 to make an automatic $20 donation
- FreeTXT 'QUAKE' to 555 to donate $5 or FreeTXT 'QUAKE' to 333 to donate $3 from any Vodafone mobile
- Donate online at redcross.org.nz
- Donate in person at any branch of NZ Post, Kiwibank, ANZ, National Bank, ASB, TSB and BNZ across New Zealand.
- Mail a cheque (made payable to New Zealand Red Cross) to: Canterbury Earthquake Appeal, Freepost 232690, PO Box 12-140, Thorndon, Wellington 6144.
Source = NZ Herald
If paddlers, clubs or regions whish to make a donation to the christchurch earthquake appeal you can do so through the following organisations:
To make a donation:
- Phone 0900 33 200 to make an automatic $20 donation
- FreeTXT 'QUAKE' to 555 to donate $5 or FreeTXT 'QUAKE' to 333 to donate $3 from any Vodafone mobile
- Donate online at redcross.org.nz
- Donate in person at any branch of NZ Post, Kiwibank, ANZ, National Bank, ASB, TSB and BNZ across New Zealand.
- Mail a cheque (made payable to New Zealand Red Cross) to: Canterbury Earthquake Appeal, Freepost 232690, PO Box 12-140, Thorndon, Wellington 6144.
Source = NZ Herald
Comments
Anon - Our Thoughts and hearts are with all of the people of Chch stay strong people!
23-Feb-2011
Team Pineula - Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families and friends affected by the earthquake and who have lost loved ones or are still missing, we pray for you all, not forgetting all the Services & Rescue teams working hard, keep up the good work.
23-Feb-2011
Eddie, Louise n Sol - Ofa Lahi Atu ChCh. Thoughts, hopes and prayers are with you in this sad time.
23-Feb-2011
Nana P and Winikerei - He mihi aroha tenei ki a koutou nga whanau e noho ki Otautahi.
Kia kaha kia maia kia manawanui
Our thoughts and aroha are with you all
God Bless you
23-Feb-2011
Te Ringa Miti Tai Heke Waka Ama, Whanganui - our hearts and prayers go out to everyone in Christchurch during this testing time. Na te Atua i manaaki i tiaki i nga wa katoa.
23-Feb-2011
Taiki, Tokyo - Hoping all is well.
Wishing every paddlers and families luck.
24-Feb-2011
Hoff - thanks to everyone thinking of us down here in Chc.From what I have heard most of the paddlers that I know of in Chc are safe . We are all coping although very stressed and scared.
There is much damage in and around the city and the surrounding suburbs.
The feeling of panic is with everyone every time the aftershocks come .
The support from people from every area is fantastic and although we feel vunerable ,we know every stranger is there to help.
Worst is the night time and sleep depravation.Family come first so as a parent it is the kids needs for sleep first and foremost.
Like everyone else our thoughts are for the rescuers and all the people still trapped.
Hoff--Te Awa haku-- Dogfish
24-Feb-2011
Anon - Hotuhotu ana te ngakau i te rongo o nga mate ki Otautahi. He mihi aroha tenei kia koutou katoa nga tangata e noho ana ki reira. Ma te atua koutou e manaaki e tiaki i tenei wa pouri. Arohanui xx
24-Feb-2011
Horouta Waka Hoe - To Shaun, the Dogfish, and all the other paddlers and their whanau in Christchurch, our aroha to you all and best wishes in the days ahead.
25-Feb-2011
Oparoozy - It was nice to see some of our Christchurch Wakaama Paddling family make it up to Auckland for the Takapuna Beach Cup. Stay safe and see you all again soon.
28-Feb-2011
Jane & Shaun Hardcastle - on behalf of ChCh paddlers - A huge thank you to everyone who showed such outstanding support for those of us from christchurch at the takapuna cup this weekend
we are overwhelmed with all your kindness, generosity and empathy - we are very lucky to have you all behind us & making such generous donations to the earthquake fund
thank you also for the kind messages
01-Mar-2011