The 22 February quake: Offers to help Christchurch KBers

[FROSTY]

Like other people from all round NZ I'm sitting here wanting to help the folk in Christchurch but no idea how.
If anybody has offers of assistance for our fellow KBers maybee one thread to offer it is a good idea.

[FROSTY]

Myself I can offer storage space for bikes/cars/stuff rather than it stuck in a depot somewhere.
My vans available as per usual

[Buyasta]

If anyone has damage to their garage and needs temporary bike storage in chch, I have some room in my garage - could probably fit about 5 bikes in there.

[98tls]

Great idea Frosty,as i posted in the other thread i am only a 2 hour drive away and i have 4 days off,no idea what i can do but the offers there,oh and i have a ute fwiw.

[MIXONE]

If anyone needs a break away from it there's always a bed in Wellywood.

[Hans]

I am in the middle of organising a bedford bus with about 8 able bodied men and a shitload of supplies to go down from Welly hopefully this weekend. I will be needing a decent contact down there to coordinate with (Where are we needed, where are the supplies needed and what supplies?). Also, if anyone knows anyone on either of the boats, then a discount or even gratis passage would be a nice gesture. We're not mega rich and all of us are taking time off work on short notice, so we'll need a bit of a hand getting across the water...

[Genestho]

This has come up from Grab a seat too..might be of help...

Check the AirNZ link, as it's updated daily http://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/christchurch-earthquake-update

Air NZ will be offering $50 seats on any flights to/from CHC until Friday morning. These can be booked via the Air NZ website or contact centre.

There will also be an additional 747 service AKL-CHC (1030/1150), and CHC-AKL (1320/1450) tomorrow - all seats $50.

[trailblazer]

man i wish i was able to lend a hand i hate seeing fellow kiwi's going through such a traumatic event. If i can lend a hand in anyway possible i will evan if its only with a donation or something.

[Virago]

While the horror of the situation sinks in, it is human nature to want to do anything we can to help.

The worst thing we can do is to race into Christchurch in our thousands (as many are determined to do), clogging up the streets as we cruise around desperately looking for someone to hand a blanket to. To be brutally honest, such well-meaning efforts will be part of the problem rather than the solution.

The call may come for the assistance of amateurs, but Christchurch already has almost 400,000 of their own. In the meantime, the best thing we can do is to stay calm.

[Mully]

Got a bed spare in Auckland. Well two, a queen and a single. Plus floor space if needed

Happy to ferry people to/from airport if required.

Teed up waiting for the blood service to decide if they need blood urgently - currently they are saying they have enough.

[Smifffy]

While the horror of the situation sinks in, it is human nature to want to do anything we can to help.

The worst thing we can do is to race into Christchurch in our thousands (as many are determined to do), clogging up the streets as we cruise around desperately looking for someone to hand a blanket to. To be brutally honest, such well-meaning efforts will be part of the problem rather than the solution.

The call may come for the assistance of amateurs, but Christchurch already has almost 400,000 of their own. In the meantime, the best thing we can do is to stay calm.

The best thing we can do is probably throw a buck or 20 the way of the sallys or the red cross.

[FROSTY]

Overnight I realised one thing I have got if any KBer needs it. I've got a big ol Petrol genset.Big enough to run a few lights etc.
If its any use to anyone down there

[slofox]

One spare bedroom in The Tron - two single beds in there...the cat has agreed to vacate if needed.

[Bounce001]

We can offer accommodation to anyone from Christchurch who needs it. Have one double bed and a couple of airbeds. We are only 30 mins from Auckland and can arrange pick up from the airport if needed.

[nudemetalz]

If anyone needs a break away from it there's always a bed in Wellywood.

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[Bald Eagle]

If anyone needs a break away from it there's always a bed in Wellywood.

+1 from Kapiti

[Gone Burger]

Same here aswell. I have 2 spare bedrooms in Upper Hutt, Wellington for anyone that wants to head North for a while. And.... PETS WELCOME!!

[Quasi]

Lotsa room and beds on my vineyard in Martinborough (Wairarapa). This is the most relaxing village I know and I would love to be able to offer some time out to any Cantabrians who need some R and R.
My daughter is down there and Kbers have been fantastic offering help, support, accommodation. My small effort to help anyone down there

[Jdogg]

If anyone needs a break away from it there's always a bed in Wellywood.


+1 more than happy to have people come stay if you need some time out or if you have relatives stuck in wellys waiting for flights that need accommodation etc PM me

[avgas]

The phone number 0800 Auckland has been setup for those whom have bed for some poor chchians to stay. I don't know if other numbers have been setup.

Donations - cash - red cross
I think they are also taking no cash donations.

If you see ANY emergency services in ANY region in the country, don't even hesitate - let them through IMMEDIATELY. Not only could they be going to Chch, but its skeleton crews in all other regions over the next week so we need to give them priority over our schedules.

If anyone is going there. They need cookers, BBQ's, gas bottles, petrol, water, blankets and milk/bread. As these items are almost non-existant down there.

[wanpo]

A couch or two spare up in Auckland, can carry pillion from airport.

[jafar]

I've got some space in waiuku if any want to come up

[Maha]

We have a heap of room here...two spare queen size beds and two singles plus a pull-out couch downstairs, I know we are long way away but the offer is genuine and we can pick up from the airport if you want to make it a weekend thing or even just a few days.

[Winston001]

Good thinking everyone. Safe accommodation away from Christchurch for a few days is very practical help. Some people, especially those with children, are just terrified and being able to go to a safe haven would be a godsend.

My wife and I are fortunate enough to be able to provide a house in Central Otago for her relatives, all of whom live in Christchurch.

My wife is waiting to fly up and coordinate Civil Defence and I'm hoping for her sake that she doesn't come under pressure while in Chch from politicians and the media. It happened last time but I think this time the public will be more realistic as to what can be done.

Other help? Right now, there are enough emergency and support services. Adding more people just confuses everything and clogs the organisation up.

Donate money to the Salvation Army, Red Cross, and St Johns. They need it and know how to use it.

[scumdog]

Non-shakin'n'quakin' accomodation at Chez Scumdog for any Canterbury Rabble wanting a break, just PM/txt me first.

[FROSTY]

I know this is a biker site. On the auckland escape front. I've always got a registered car or two on the yard.If you wanna get the kids the heck outa dodge I'm happy to loan a car whilst you are up here.

[Genestho]

I can offer respite with a spare lounge with a double pull out couch and a single pullout couch, two bunks enough to sleep a family of 5, no pets sorry :( and a van to drive (if licensed), can pickup from TGA airport.

Can also source all baby gear (porta cot etc) if needed.

5 mins walk to shops/cafe/bar and beach. 10 minute drive to most ammenities.

[Quasi]

Just found this great site to register offers of accomodation. Great to see a website to pull it all together.

http://www.quakeescape.org.nz/

[FROSTY]

Good thinking everyone. Safe accommodation away from Christchurch for a few days is very practical help. Some people, especially those with children, are just terrified and being able to go to a safe haven would be a godsend.

My wife and I are fortunate enough to be able to provide a house in Central Otago for her relatives, all of whom live in Christchurch.

My wife is waiting to fly up and coordinate Civil Defence and I'm hoping for her sake that she doesn't come under pressure while in Chch from politicians and the media. It happened last time but I think this time the public will be more realistic as to what can be done.

Other help? Right now, there are enough emergency and support services. Adding more people just confuses everything and clogs the organisation up.

Donate money to the Salvation Army, Red Cross, and St Johns. They need it and know how to use it.
Hey winston what about hands on deck to help with the clean up ?
I'm thinking about the tonnes of grey crap in peoples gargre's etc.--or is it more of the same on that front.

[blackdog]

I can't help with cleaning up sludge from Wellington but I can do this.

Help and Ride at the same time woohoo!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/135087-Christchurch-Quake-Appeal-Ride-%28Sat-19-March%29

[Maha]

Same in Auckland, link in my sig....:yes:

[neels]

I'm thinking about the tonnes of grey crap in peoples gargre's etc
Yep I've got one of those, anyone keen to shovel let me know, otherwise that's saturday gone. :facepalm:

[Winston001]

Hey winston what about hands on deck to help with the clean up ?
I'm thinking about the tonnes of grey crap in peoples gargre's etc.--or is it more of the same on that front.

Good thought Frosty. I'm sure that anyone who can get to Christchurch with a shovel and look after themselves for accomodation/food etc would be welcomed. You are right - the big drama is the collapsed buildings but most people have to deal with no water and the mess. Any practical help will be appreciated.