The 22 February quake: Offers to help Christchurch KBers

**FROSTY:Me** · 22nd February 2011, 18:31

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:Me** · 22nd February 2011, 18:31

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** · 22nd February 2011, 18:37

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** · 22nd February 2011, 18:40

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** · 22nd February 2011, 18:41

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

**Hans** · 22nd February 2011, 20:03

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** · 22nd February 2011, 20:19

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/chris...thquake-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** · 22nd February 2011, 20:50

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** · 22nd February 2011, 20:54

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** · 22nd February 2011, 21:48

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** · 22nd February 2011, 21:55

Originally Posted by 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.

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

**FROSTY:Me** · 23rd February 2011, 07:15

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** · 23rd February 2011, 07:30

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

**Bounce001** · 23rd February 2011, 07:30

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.