TelstraClear offers assistance
TelstraClear is kicking off the Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker's relief fund with a $100,000 donation to the city rocked by today's earthquake.
CEO Allan Freeth says: "Christchurch is a city of considerable importance to TelstraClear. We have had offices and staff there for many years.
"Today we're just very thankful that, as far as we can tell, no lives have been lost as a direct result of the quake.
"We hope others will now follow our lead and work towards getting this great city back on its feet."
Damage to the TelstraClear network is still being assessed and crisis teams are working to ensure voice services remain a priority.
"Our aim is to ensure we have sufficient back-up power to ensure our services are e maintained or brought back on line as soon as possible.