MEDIA RELEASE

4 September 2010

Kordia Network Undamaged in Earthquake

Auckland, New Zealand: - Following the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch and surrounding districts this morning at 4.35am, Kordia staff have been focused on ensuring the integrity of the network in the South Island.

There are no major network impacts. Kordia’s major broadcast facility for Christchurch (Sugarloaf) has not sustained any damage and is operational. Other sites around the South Island are operational.

Kordia has been working closely with its telco customers to provide assistance.

All Kordia staff in the South Island are being contacted by managers to ensure their well-being, and those affected by the earthquake will be accommodated by Kordia in the short term.

Allan Mordecai, Manager of the Infrastructure and Property Group, is in charge of the operational incident management for Kordia. He is also Kordia's Civil Defence and Emergency Management lifelines co-ordinator.

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