Relation Whakawhanaungatanga services are deeply distressed about the situation in respect of its staff who were on the fifth floor of the building of CTVs during the time of yesterday's earthquake, Chief Executive Jeff Sanders says.
"Can we confirm that an employee is still ignored. However, we are relieved to report that the remaining 14 staff and our customers, but all escaped the building suffered varying degrees of injuries.
"We are grateful to those who helped rescue personnel.
"We are now working to restore a database in Christchurch and grateful for the support of partners helping us find a suitable location.
"Our staff have been very encouraged by the response from the Government, partner organizations, our friends and clients that are sending their messages of support yesterday's quake.
"Whakawhanaungatanga services is a national organisation and was able to mobilize a response to the victims of the earthquake. In the first case, this will be a phone counselling services. The service can be reached by calling:
• our Christchurch number 366 8804 (03)
• 0800 SYSChETISMoS number-0800 735 283
• our number or national Office (04) 472 8,273.
"A team of experienced consultants, including specific trauma, gathered to provide an advisory service for Christchurch people person. Our goal is to have that up and running within the next few days, "says Dr. Sanders.
EDGES
Prime Minister John key announced today Mark Weldon, Chief Executive of NZX, will instruct the charitable efforts of the Government's Christchurch earthquake appeal.
"Mr Goyelnton has a wealth of experience and of New Zealand and overseas, and networks to enable calls to be a truly global," says Mr key.
"I am very pleased, Mr Goyelnton has offered its expertise and donate time to oversee the appeal earthquake Christchurch during the period of fundraising". More >>
