Christchurch Earthquake

People in Christchurch and Canterbury have shown wonderful resilience and community spirit following the Christchurch earthquake. Aftershocks still rattle the district and interupt lives. 
Staff and management at HPF are pleased to hear that there were few injuries during the earthquake, our thoughts and prayers are with all our colleagues, their whanau and the people of Christchurch as they face the days ahead.

Below are some links to updates on the recovery, health information, where to go for help and donantion options.
Many of the listed sites have great lists of contacts for futher assistance.

Your Stories A google map marked with pins. Each pin locates a personal story of the quake. More than 600 stories about living in a quake zone.
When My Home Shook Canterbury children share their stories of the quake

Recovery

Ngai Tahu advice and links of special interest to Iwi
Canterbury Earthquake Links to all the agencies and other support for those who need help following the earthquake.
Christchurch City Council  How the Christchurch City Council and other organisations are joining together to rebuild the Garden City and the greater Christchurch region.  Contains links to emergency grants from Red Cross and Ward based public meetings click here for dates 
Recover Canterbury This website provides practical advice and information for business recovery following the Canterbury earthquake. Includes sections on earthquake subsidy for wages and employee information. 
Ministry of Education Canterbury earthquake information, updates on Canterbury schools and education issues.
Ministry of Civil Defence latest media releases on conditions and great lists of important phone numbers and links to the best web sites

Health

Save the Children Support workshops for children and parents.
Schools call 0800 167 168 to arrange visits.
Tips for how to cope after an earthquake guidelines from the Mental Health Foundation
Helping Children Cope guidelines from CDHB
Coping with anxiety and stress guidelines from MoH
Trauma Support for Chirstchurch Children
Canterbury District Health Board for Key Health messages, water and toilet updates, importance of handwashing and correct use of your dishwasher.
Updates on water contamination, rivers and health service providers.

Healthline: ph 0800 611 116 for other health advice

Welfare and Assistance

WINZ Canterbury Welfare Services
Housing New Zealand tenants - House repairs or alternative accomodation 
Property damage lodge claims here
Injury claims contact ACC

How to make Donations

Tautoko Whanau, Ngai Tahu charitable trust bank account: ANZ account number 01 0797 0460281 01 Please send an email to the 0800kaitahu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz detailing the amount you have donated, your name and contact details.
Otautahi Maori Womens Welfare League: Westpac account number: 030802-0099807-00  Please put in the refernce Ru Whenua and your name when depositing putea.
Non-monetary donations icluding food, clothing and blankets can be sent to: Te Tai Tonga Electorate Office, shop 6, 317 Pages Road, Aranui
Save the Children Fund  support for children and families affected by the earthquake, particularly those who may be experiencing trauma or anxiety
Red Cross website or ph 0900 332 00
Salvation Army webiste or ph 0800 530 000
Mayor's Welfare Fund administered by red Cross or ph: 0900 33 200 to make an automatic $20 donation
ANZ donantions
National Bank donantions to account number: 06-0869-0548507-00
Westpac Bank branches accept donantions

News

Quake recovery plan news paper updates
Radio NZ Earthquake news
TV news and videos