Earthquake News Update

The earthquakes which have struck Christchurch have caused widespread devastation.

My sympathies go out to all who have been affected, particularly those who have lost loved ones, been injured or sustained loss in any way.

I hope you and your family are coping without too much stress or loss at this difficult time.

In a time of crisis, we all rely on family, friends and neighbours. Please lend a hand to the elderly or sick in your community and to those most in need, as it may be sometime before normality resumes.

My office has been damaged but the phones and email are working and staff are available (working from home – with phone calls transferred) to assist. In some cases a message will need to be left, but we will deal with calls as fast as we can.

My best wishes and warmest regards to you all.

- Jim Anderton