Another early start. I put the kettle on and watch the news in Maori. By seven I am in the office with a cup of tea in hand, chatting to some volunteers before they start their shift. Some are off to the welfare centres, others to walk the suburban streets checking on residents. A select … Continue reading Christchurch earthquake deployment – day two
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Christchurch earthquake deployment – day one
It’s a long day after waking up at three in the morning. Why do we always feel we will miss the alarm? The flight to Wellington is delayed by an hour. I try to finalise a few budget tasks while I wait. I watch a movie on board and try to relax for the final … Continue reading Christchurch earthquake deployment – day one
Christchurch earthquake deployment – Day Minus One
What do you pack to travel to an earthquake zone? I hurry home from a relaxing weekend away by the ocean, to a last-minute travel health check and a few hours at home before heading to New Zealand. I have been busy these past two months with Australian disasters. Floods, more floods, cyclones, fires, and … Continue reading Christchurch earthquake deployment – Day Minus One
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We should have known it was going to be a difficult day. We stood in the early morning heat at the hotel before seven, while taxis came and went. None of them were ours. We had to re-book several times before somebody would take us. A second day of computer problems plagued us all day, … Continue reading gong hei fat choi
Máiréad Doyle 