4 September 2010

NEW ZEALAND EARTHQUAKE

The Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, has expressed Australians’ sympathies over today’s earthquake in New Zealand to the Governor-General of New Zealand, the Honourable Sir Anand Satyanand GNZM QSO.

In a phone call today, Ms Bryce said Australians were concerned and anxious to hear more news about how the earthquake and subsequent aftershocks were affecting the lives of people in Christchurch and surrounding areas.

The Governor-General said New Zealanders living in Australia would receive support and understanding from Australians as they dealt with the aftermath of the earthquake and its impact on their families.