Message from Dr. Ashraf Choudhary QSO

I wish to express my thoughts and extend my prayers to the many ethnic families and people of Canterbury who have been affected by the Christchurch earthquake.
 
Please call any of these Helpline numbers if you have concerns about loved ones, need advice or would like to help.’
 
HELP LINES
Red Cross Personal Enquiry Line 0800 733 276 (0800 RED CROSS)
If you have concerns about the wellbeing of friends and relatives in Christchurch please use the above number or if you are overseas please call the below number:
 
Red Cross International 0064 7 850 2199
If you are unable to contact a friend or relative in Christchurch please call the Red Cross Missing Person Enquiry Line below.  Red Cross will be able to tell you if they have registered with Civil Defence.
Red Cross Line for Missing Persons 0800 435 700
 
Government Helpline: 0800 779 997
Please use this number if you have a question about government services and support.  You can use this number if you have questions about locating relatives, if you want to volunteer or provide items to donate or enquire about accommodation. 
 
DONATIONS
If you would like to donate to the victims of the Christchurch earthquake you can call the Salvation Army on 0800 530000 or donate at:
 
Any ANZ Bank: 01-1839-0188939-00
 
Any National Bank: 06-0869-0548507-00
 
Dr Ashraf Choudhary
Labour Member of Parliament
 
 
Alamgir Afridi
Ethnic Coordinator / Issues Assistant 
Dr. Ashraf Choudhary QSO
Member of Parliament                        
Ph:              (09) 265 0983
Mobile:        027 511 0346
Fax:             (09) 265 0984
Email           alamgir.afridi@parliament.govt.nz