Wellington earthquake update 1 New Zealand Fire Service
The New Zealand Fire Service has so far received no calls involving serious damage to buildings or property following
the earthquake a short time ago.
Fire appliances are responding to a many of the automatic alarms that have been triggered in the central city area and
to a few calls reporting people trapped in lifts.
There have been reports of power lines down in the Seddon area.
A further update will be issued in about half an hour.
ENDS