He Oranga Pounamu

Presently the offices of He Oranga Pounamu are closed.

We are however, still  operational!!

We have relocated a skeleton office to Rehua Marae, Springfield Road, Edgeware, Christchurch.   Our phone lines are in the process of being diverted, in the mean time contact Jaci on 021851325 for assistance.

 

Below you will find some information that may be helpful to you and your whānau.

 

Earthquake Information

 

Quake Website for information about what is happening in Canterbury.   www.canterburyearthquake.org.nz

Home damaged – claims can be lodged with the Earthquake Commission through www.eqc.govt.nz or by calling 0800 326 243.

 

Information about Roads and Local Services

• Christchurch City Council www.ccc.govt.nz Ph. 03 941 8999
• Waimakariri District Council www.waimakariri.govt.nz Ph. 03 327 6834 (toll free)
• Selwyn District Council www.selwyn.govt.nz 03 347 2800 (Rolleston) or 03 318 8338 (Darfield)

The latest information about bus services is available at www.metroinfo.co.nz or call 366 8855

 

Safe water & emergency water go to the Environment Canterbury website www.ecan.govt.nz.  

For information about storing or treating water go to www.getthru.govt.nz

 For advice on food safety visit www.nzfsa.govt.nz

 Lost an animal for more than 24 hours call SPCA Track-A-Pat on 0900 56 787.

 

Counselling Support

 

Tips on coping with stress after the quake call the healthline on 0800 611 116 or visit www.moh.govt.nz.

Relationship Services Whakawhanaungatanga is offering free counselling support following the earthquake on (03) 366 8804 or 0800 RELATE (0800 735 283).  

Rangatahi can contact Youthline at www.youthline.co.nz or www.urge.co.nz, Youth help 0800 37 66 33 or free txt: 234.  Email and MSN: talk@youthline.co.nz

 

The Ministry of education has specific information for supporting children on its website www.minedu.govt.nz

Victim Support provides support and advice to people experiencing serious symptoms or trauma call 0800 842 846.

 

Workplace

 

Canterbury Recovery information provided by Department of Labour  re: safety of workplace, pay & employment, working with staff in difficult times.  Visit www.dol.govt.nz or phone 0800 20 90 20.

Casual Employees whose work is affected by the quake maybe able to get some assistance from Work and Income call 0800 559 009.