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A fund has been set up for the families of the Pike River miners by Grey District Council.
Mayor Tony Kokshoorn said the Pike River Miners' Relief Fund Trust would offer financial support now and in the future to the miners' families and mining community.
He said: "The trust will have representation from multiple support agencies involved in the response."
TO DONATE:
Donations to the trust can be made at any Westpac, BNZ,
ANZ, ASB, Kiwibank or National Bank branch.
Account numbers:
ANZ - 01 1841 0052483 00
National Bank account - 06 0507 0213937 00
Australian ANZ account - 013265 2687 73856
BNZ - 020844 0074501-00
Westpac - 03-0846-0167234-00
ASB - 12-3205-0146728-00
Kiwibank - 38-9011-0165987-00
Cheques can be sent care of the Grey District Council - 105 Tainui Street, Greymouth, 7805.
Telecom, Vodafone and 2degrees customers can text 306 to make an automatic $3 donation.
Customers at Countdown, Woolworths and Foodtown supermarkets can donate in collection boxes or add to their bill until Sunday 19 December .
Online donations can be made via credit card at givealittle.co.nz
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union (EPMU) has
also set up the "EPMU Pike River Mine Families Support Fund Trust".
Donations to it can be made at any
Kiwibank branch
to account number 38-9011-0165987-00
Share your condolences to the friends and families of the 29 men lost in the Pike River Mine, on our messageboard below.
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Post new commenttit4tat said on 2010-12-03 @ 18:25 NZDT: Report abusive post
condolences to the families, concern about the industry that allowed these men to work in unsafe conditions, mines are dangerous thats true but none can put their hands on their hearts and claim they have gone above and beyond what is lawfully required of them to ensure their "mates" safety. Glenn Grindly could lead the way by ensuring his mine workers and his local community are 110% protected people b4 profit yeah right!!!
tropicalkiwi said on 2010-12-02 @ 23:35 NZDT: Report abusive post
To the families of the miners, my condolences. My thoughts have been with over the last 13 days, I have shed tears for your loss and hope that the support you have been shown in some small way helps. You will remain in my thoughts.
james q said on 2010-12-02 @ 17:17 NZDT: Report abusive post
Tragedy has brought Australia & New Zealand together yet again. My thought are with the West Coasters in NZ from the west coast of Australia.
wellthatsafinemess said on 2010-12-02 @ 13:50 NZDT: Report abusive post
when your here your here when your gone your gone there is nothing to be said there is nothing can be done and when the bell tolls your on the final run to your maker you may fly upon wings of mercy sigh forever you will be in our hearts & our minds eye Rest in Peace Gentlemen.
turret said on 2010-12-02 @ 13:27 NZDT: Report abusive post
to hear your voice,to see you smile to sit and talk to you a while to be together the same old way that would be our greatest wish wish today.....to hear you laugh,to hear you cry on just a chance,to say goodbye to say the things we didn't say that would be our greatest wish today But all we can dois throw flowers on the water look fo the sun through the rain Lay a little flower gentle on the water Remember how we loved you to comb you hair,to lace your boots buy some beer ,let you choose .