NZCT GIVES $5 MILLION FOR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
$5 million to help Canterbury community
NZCT (New Zealand Community Trust) Trustees have today confirmed the trust will contribute $5 million in additional funding for the Canterbury community following the devastating tragedy on Tuesday 22 February 2011 .
“On behalf of all NZCT venue operators across the country, we are very pleased to be able to provide this additional financial support in one of our nation’s darkest times," says NZCT Chairman Peter Dale. "We will work with the Government, Christchurch City Council and local sports to ensure this money is distributed as they see fit.
“NZCT, like many other gaming trusts and organisations, has staff and customers in Christchurch who are deeply affected by this terrible event. I know I speak on behalf of the entire NZCT family, when I say that our thoughts are with everyone in the earthquake affected zone." says Mr Dale.
“As one of New Zealand’s largest gaming societies and the largest funder of amateur sport in New Zealand, we also fund rescue and other sections of the community that benefit from our assistance, particularly in times of most need. We are pleased to be in a position to offer this level of assistance.”
