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Prime Minister John Key launched the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal this afternoon.
The global fundraiser is for the recovery effort in the city and greater Canterbury region.
Key says he has been humbled by the outpouring of help and assistance from around the world.
"This new appeal gives people another means of donating to the people of Christchurch and the recovery effort," he said.
Key said the appeal will complement others such as the Red Cross and Salvation Army charity drives.
"It's my intention that the government will work alongside these organisations to make sure the funds are used in the best possible way."
Key said government departments at home, and around the world, will be throwing their weight behind the appeal.
Key is encouraging New Zealanders to give generously to Christchurch.
"Every little bit helps - every donation, no matter how small, will be welcomed."
Donations can be made at www.christchurchearthquakeappeal.govt.nz/ or go to Facebook - www.facebook.com/ChristchurchEarthquakeAppeal
For more on quake appeals - visit here .
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Post new commentroyalcourtier said on 2011-03-14 @ 21:33 NZDT: Report abusive post
The whole focus of this debate is wrong. There is no reason for any of these buildings to be demolished. It is not a case of which should be saved, but which should be demolished. There are few which cannot be saved. What people are missing is that if a building is demolished unnecessarily, and illegally, there won't be any insurance. Only the city can approve demolition - civil defence cannot do so.
Adam Chc said on 2011-03-09 @ 14:44 NZDT: Report abusive post
As a small business based near the epicentre in Christchurch we are strugeling to survive and simply can not afford a day off. I also do not think I or my staff are reasdy for a day of mourning yet. I am surprised the govenment would even consider this, it shows how out of touch they are to the impact this is having on business and staff.
annej said on 2011-03-08 @ 15:09 NZDT: Report abusive post
I must congratulate Bob Parker for his leadership and his caring nature to all people in Christchurch and his unfaultering continual contact with his people, a fine leader and the restoration of Christchurch should go through him and the council and not left to those who do not care about the uniqueness of Christchurch, sack Brownlee, send him back where he come from.
annej said on 2011-03-08 @ 15:04 NZDT: Report abusive post
At a time when the suffering is entering an unacceptable time frame of two weeks, John Key throws the baby out with the bath water and states that the government will buy the land off people who have suffered so much,this is akin to pulling the rug from underneath those who are stressed,do not know their fate and have lost loved ones, more thought and empathy is needed from central govt and to deal with the bulk of the people and not just the business sector.Thoughts and prayers to all.
Huatoki said on 2011-03-08 @ 13:37 NZDT: Report abusive post
As with every issue he's dealt with, Brownlee crashes in with an ill-advised and inflammatory attitude, then scuttles behind his officials and is unavailable for comment. Christchurch needs unifying, reassuring and competent leadership and Brownlee consistently fails on all three counts. We need resources, not divisiveness. If the minister cannot deliver them quickly and efficiently, he needs to go. We deserve better.