You may have heard already our home town Christchurch was struck by 6.3 earthquake only months after 7.1 earthquake last september. The effects of this earthquake is much more devastating because the source of the earthquake was much shallower (only 5 km deep) and closer to the City.
I was driving with my wife and son for lunch the moment it happened, we were on the road just outside the central city we were lucky that we didn’t go to one of our favorite spots in the city.
We feel sorry for the people that have died, hundreds who are still missing and thousands of people who have lost their homes. We all feel very fortunate to be alive as it could have been any of us that day.
More news about the quake are best found in the NZ news website http://www.stuff.co.nz/
Everyone that we know are 100% fine and our homes are also fine, although some areas within walking distance from my house are badly damage, we have power and limited water supply.
I feel guilty to continue working while there is so much damage around us, but we were adviced to just stay home and look after each other and since most of us work from home we are able to carry on as usual.
Christchurch itself is devastated, most of the city have to be rebuilt. If you would like to somehow help you can visit this page below for a numbers of ways that you can help.
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I was wondering if all was okay. Hang in there and we are with you. Being in Southern California I hope we don’t get the big one.
Mike
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Hi Duggi,
I appreciat your short briefing. I am feeling with you and all the people affected.
Cornelia
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Hang in there m8, I’m very happy to hear u and your family are oke.
w never get things like that up-here,so i cant imagine what u feel like but it must b terrifying. hope all gets well.
pascal.
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Duggi…My heart goes out to you and the people in your town that suffered through the quakes. In 1989 my town, Santa Cruz Ca suffered a 7.1 earthquake. I was at home with my family and the quakes epic center was only one mile from my home. So, I know what all of you are going through and the suffering and hearthbreak many are experiencing. May God bless you all and be with you at this time of your need……………..Bill
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Duggi and Family,
Heard about the quake in Christchurch and immediatly thought and worried about you, your family and colleagues. I am glad to hear you are well and wish the best for your mates around the area. Our prayers are with you in this time of turmoil.
Lilchey of Trollbane
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I’m glad to hear that your okay. I’ve been thru hurricanes, tornadoes, and typhoons, no earthquakes, yet. Hang in there and all will be well. I hope everyone comes back better and stronger than before. Blessed Be !
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As a first generation New Zealander (from Auckland) who spent 40 years in LA and who has been all over NZ on work projects, I was very concerned for you and all in Christchurch. I’m glad you’re ok and my prayers go out to you an your family and friends. All of us in the US are concerned and rooting for you…
John C
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I am sorry for the pain you feel but am elated you and yours are ok. You have healing thoughts from Kansas City.
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Hey Dugi, Glad to hear you made it through the last rumbler. I live close to San Francisco and went through the last “big One” when the bridge fell so i can relate. Just a reminder we are all at the mercy of powers beyond our control. Make every day count!
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Glad you are ok.. Really sad to hear the devestating news of such a wonderfull place..
Take care! And all the best to all the people in and around Christchurch and their family and loved ones!
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Mate Best wishes to you and yours being in Western Austalia and a retired member of the State emergency service
my heart felt feeling go out to you
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I cannot even imagine the pain and suffering that all the Kiwi’s are going through, but a heart sent, thinking of you is what I can give you. I have some friends from my guild that were caught up in the earthquake, but they are all fine. it was touch and go, because we had not heard anything from them for a day or so. But when they did log in, it was such a feeling of relief that they were alive.
I do hope that you are all well, and just to let you know we are thinking of you. Chin up. From my family to yours
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Hang in there everyone! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and all the people of Christchurch! Be well stay safe and take care!
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Good to hear you are o.k. ‘drlenpark’ spoke for me as well.
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Good luck in there – I hope it was the last time when the earthquake hit your City. It’s good that nothing bad happened to you and your family and friends. Good luck again, Dugi! Cheers from Poland
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Dugi, i am happy u and ur family are fine and i will pray for those still missing.
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I’m very happy to hear u and your family are ok, All in Sweden talk about earthquake in Christchurch
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I’m glad to hear that you and your family are doing okay. Hang in there. Know that you and everyone else there are in my prayers.
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I’m happy to hear you and your family doing ok, my prayers are with the people of christschurch and NZ. Please post ways to donate to the victims if possible. Take care and thanks.
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Very glad that you and yours are all OK mate. Best wishes from us in the UK.
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Happy to hear you your team and family of fine
My heart and prayers go out to the family,s who have lost love ones and to all the people of Christchurch.
Was there this time last year and hope they can re-build to a lovely city I found it to be.
Colin
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Christchurch will be remembered…. i made a request at church this morning… to pray for u guys, hope u are all okay.
Love and Prayer from my family and friends…
Athy from South Africa
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Our prayers are with those hit by the quake. It is great to hear you and your family are safe and well. Keeps safe and know that the world is sending help to Christchurch.
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Prayers go out to you, your family, and your town…
I understand what you all are going through; I went through a similar situation when Katrina hit… so again… you’re in my prayers… 
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Hey Dave, hoe your alright…. I feel sorr about u
did u hear the news they found a capsule underneath an bronze statue in christchuch its ancient, (the statue fell over)
But finding a historical peice wasn’t worht the tragedgy
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I say a prayer for all in christ church I was unaware of how big it was…
D:
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glad to hear your okay just wanted to let you know you are in our prayers in west virginia USA
May God bless you and keep you
May he make his face to shine upon you
May he give you peace
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Thank you for all your messages we really appreciate it. We also have some great news coming soon for Dugi Guides so stay tuned!
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How is the recovery effort going? I hope all is well and look forward to a thumbs up in everything.
Best Wishes,
The Arthur Family
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from what I have heard on the news the recovery effort are going well the rescue team are doing an amazing job, although there is little chance of anymore rescues. About 163 victims were recovered and unfortunately there are still about 200 people reported missing a lot of them are foreign visitors.
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Thoughts and prayers still with you and yours Dave. I trust most are getting to their feet again and unfortunately regardless of what happens the world continues to turn. If only it would stand still so all things could be put in order. Thanks for persevering through difficult times. and Thank God for all those that have friends and family as well as a global community. I’m so glad we live in the free world and our biggest worries are the traumas of nature and not one another. God Bless
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hey dugi, so sorry to hear about all the innocent people suffering from this, but glad u and ur family are okay. its in times like theese u have to be grateful for everything u have and just look after each other, it can all go away so quickly. so happy to hear u are all okay.
may god be with u, greetings from denmark.
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