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Hearts go out to people of Christchurch after latest quakes
Rt Hon John Key
Prime Minister
23 December 2011
Media Statement
Hearts go out to people of Christchurch after latest quakes
It will be
frightening and disheartening for the people of Christchurch
and Canterbury to be experiencing even more earthquakes of
such a magnitude, particularly this close to the holiday
season, says Prime Minister John Key.
His comments
follow two new aftershocks this afternoon, one a magnitude
5.8 at 1.58pm, and a second strong earthquake at
3.19pm.
“My heart goes out to the people of Christchurch and Canterbury at this time,” says Mr Key.
“However, residents can be confident that the authorities are onto the situation and government resources stand ready to assist wherever they are needed.
“My officials are keeping me informed as information comes in.
“The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, is intending to travel back to Christchurch later this afternoon to assess the situation.
“The Government’s resolve to work with the people of Christchurch and Canterbury to rebuild remains unchanged following today’s two aftershocks,” says Mr Key.
ends
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