The earthquake on Monday morning brought back memories of the Christchurch earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, but this time we have not been so heavily impacted. What is difficult is knowing what those poor people in and around the Kaikoura coast are going through, their isolation is something we didn’t have to contend with and would certainly add to the pressure. I assume we, in areas not impacted, are feeling what other parts of New Zealand must have felt after the Christchurch quakes. It is a feeling of knowing people are in stress and wanting to help but not knowing how. It feels like we are operating in a bubble with one eye on the news and one eye on our own lives. I do know the initial impacts are greatest but the clean-up of lives and the physical environment takes years and the support needs to continue through this. There are plenty of ways to help – donating time and resources or calling affected friends. I remember myself feeling moved by all the calls from not only around the country but around the world when the quakes hit. It gives you a sense of support that gets you through. From our side the quake has had a long ranging effect – we have people in our business and family with property in the area. We have parents of staff who live in the area and we have business associates with business interests in the area. All of these people need our support and we are here to offer it no matter how small. It is important to keep focus on the things that matter and right now people’s lives matter more than jobs and by keeping that in mind we will do the right thing. Twiss Keir Realty wishes all the best to all the people in Kaikoura and look forward to being able to assist in some way. |
James Twiss
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September 2020
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