New Zealand Earthquake Update
14 November 2016
New Zealand experienced a severe 7.5 magnitude earthquake centred near Hanmer Springs in the South Island's North Canterbury region overnight. The quake was felt widely, with damage extending as far north as Wellington City in the North Island - especially in the CBD and near the waterfront.
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People in low-lying areas were evacuated overnight because of a tsunami warning. This has since been downgraded to a coastal watch warning, meaning evacuated people are now able to return home. However, people are being warned to stay away from east coast beach areas from Dunedin in the South Island up to Napier in the North Island.
Salvation Army divisional leaders Majors Ivan and Glenda Bezzant will be visiting the affected area of Blenheim today, where there are still large aftershocks occurring.
The Salvation Army is on standby to provide assistance around affected areas as required.