Media Release
1 October 2009

Pacific Tsunami: Manukau appeals for cash donations

Manukau City Council has set up a relief fund to collect cash donations for tsunami relief work in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga.

Manukau Mayor Len Brown is appealing to local businesses and Manukau residents to donate generously.

Donations can be made to Bank of New Zealand:
Account name “Pacific Tsunami Relief Fund”
Account number: 02- 0191 -0303070-00
Cheques to be sent to: The mayor’s office, Manukau City Council, Civic 1, 31-33 Wiri Station Road, Private Bag 76 917, Manukau 2104

The council is making a contribution to this account.

Mr Brown says his thoughts and those of his councillors are with the families and the people of the nations affected by the earthquake and tsunami in the pacific.

“Pacific people make up a major part of Manukau’s diverse population and I am sure many local residents are worried about their friends and relatives in the affected nations.”

Mr Brown is hopeful that Manukau businesses will come forward and make cash contributions to the relief fund set up.

Manukau City Council is making condolence-books available at its customer centre (Kotuku House), Civic Centre, libraries and Botany Town Centre.

The council will also be organising a remembrance service next week for Manukau residents to offer prayers for the victims of the tragedy.

At this stage, the council is not accepting any in-kind donations.

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