Prime Minister Marks Quake Anniversary From Manila
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 8:26 am
Press Release: New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Marks Quake Anniversary From
Manila
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern sends her
thoughts and support to the people of Kaikōura, Hurunui and
Marlborough as they gather to mark the anniversary of the
November 2016 earthquakes today.
“While I can’t be in
Kaikōura in person for the opening of the Harbour and the
community picnic, my thoughts are with local people as they
mark this important milestone in the recovery journey,”
Prime Minister Ardern said.
“The community has shown
huge strength in extreme circumstances. The earthquakes hit
their livelihoods, their access to friends and relatives
around the country and their community spaces.
“I want
local people to know that this Government will be with them
for the long haul. We will continue to support the recovery
– both through our commitment to completing the existing
programme and by working closely with communities,
organisations and sectors affected to ensure that anything
that’s not quite there yet can be addressed,” Prime
Minister Ardern said.
Minister of Civil Defence Kris
Faafoi and Minister responsible for the Earthquake
Commission, Megan Woods, are in the South island re-opening
the Kaikōura Harbour
today.
ENDS
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