Thank you all
2011-02-24 10:29:00.0
AUTHOR: Peter Dunne
I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for your offers of accommodation to those displaced by the Christchurch earthquake. As you may know, the morning following the earthquake, I set up my electorate offices to receive and process offers of spare rooms or accommodation for people seeking a break from the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake.
We received hundreds of offers, from all over the country. We have consolidated these offers and forwarded them to the relevant agencies. At this time, they do not require any additional offers of accommodation.
However, over the coming weeks and months, I suspect that many Cantabrians will seek a break from the on-going stress and anxiety of aftershocks and the recovery process. A short break away, in a different part of the country, will be welcome relief for those people whose lives have been forever altered by the brutal impact of the disaster.
To that end, please keep in touch. It may be the case that your generosity and goodwill is called upon again.
To all those who have already made an offer, thank you very much. It has been wonderful to see Kiwi folk from all walks of life, open their homes and open their hearts.
Regards,
Peter.