Christchurch Earthquake Support Package – Further Details
Further details regarding the initial earthquake support package for Christchurch businesses and employeees.
Christchurch Earthquake
Christchurch Earthquake Press Releases, New Zealand
Initial Earthquake Assistance Package for Christchurch
An initial earthquake assistance package has been announced for Christchurch businesses and workers. The six week package consists of an Earthquake Support Subsidy to help employers pay wages, and an Earthquake Job Loss Cover to support employees whose jobs are no longer viable.
Ngati Ranginui Iwi responds to Christchurch call for help
Ngati Ranginui coordinates Drop-Off Centre to help out whanau/families affected by the Christchurch earthquakes.
Bartering for Christchurch
BBX New Zealand, a leading business-to-business barter community, is providing a conversion mechanism that helps businesses around the country contribute to the reconstruction of Christchurch. Donated goods and services will be traded for barter credits that will then be used to buy things that Christchurch companies specifically need to get back on their feet.
Crafty Mums Help Following Christchurch Earthquake
A group of craft loving friends have joined together in an effort to help the people of Christchurch following the devastating earthquake.
Infant Feeding in Emergencies
The Ministry of Health has released guidance on infant feeding during emergencies for parents and caregivers.
Steering Group co-ordinates Private Sector Support Following Christchurch Earthquake
CEOs of 50 leading New Zealand companies today developed a Steering Group to co-ordinate private sector support for Christchurch following this week’s devastating earthquake. The members of BusinessNZ’s Major Companies Group CEO Forum were briefed by Prime Minister John Key, Finance Minister Bill English and Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee at a meeting in Auckland this afternoon.
Two Minutes Silence for Christchurch Earthquake
Prime Minister John Key is asking New Zealanders to observe two minutes of silence for the victims of the Canterbury earthquake on Tuesday, 1st March, at 12.51pm.
Firefighters Recovery Efforts Great with International Support Following Christchurch Earthquake
The Minister Responsible for the New Zealand Fire Service, Nathan Guy, has been on the ground visiting firefighters in Christchurch today to observe recovery efforts.
Census 2011 not being Held
Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson and Government Statistician Geoff Bascand today announced the 8 March 2011 Census will not be held.
Website to assist Christchurch Earthquake Residents
Christchurch company Wantedz has setup a temporary site for fellow Canterbury residents to make requests for help over the weeks following the major earthquake