Christchurch Earthquake Fundraising Appeal

Donations will go to the New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal helping people right across Christchurch get access to clean water, food, shelter, comfort, reassurance and practical help. It will also fund the provision of blankets, tents and water containers to those worst affected.

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the Canterbury area at 12.51pm on February 22. The quake has caused wide spread damage, bursting sewage lines, damaging buildings and homes, cutting power and telephone lines to many areas of the city.

To date 166 people have been confirmed dead with the likelihood of this number climbing to over 200.