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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRIDAY 16 AUGUST 2013: 1600 [4pm]
WESTFIELD QUEENSGATE
Due to recent and on-going earthquake/aftershock activity affecting the Wellington area, Westfield [New Zealand] Limited advises that Westfield Queensgate has been evacuated and structural checks are now being carried out.
We anticipate the centre will re-open normal trading hours Saturday 17 August 2013.
Retailers and shoppers evacuated safely
ENDS
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