North Canterbury Earthquake Archives | U.S. Embassy & Consulate in New Zealand

Emergency Message UPDATE for U.S. Citizens: Earthquake & Tsunami November 14, 2016

U.S. Consulate General Auckland. UPDATE Earthquake & Tsunami – November 21, 2016 U.S. Navy’s USS Sampson helps with the North Canterbury Earthquake Disaster Recovery Assistance. Read more . *** Emergency Message UPDATE for U.S. Citizens: Earthquake & Tsunami – November 15, 2016 A message for US Citizens: Please direct anyone with friends or family in Kaikoura to make ...

By Public Affairs Section | 14 January, 2017 | Categories: Consular Affairs, Consulate General, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & New Zealand, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: AMCITS, Geonet, New Zealand, North Canterbury Earthquake

Statement from U.S. Ambassador Mark Gilbert

Just after the strong midnight earthquake shook New Zealand, the United States embassy Wellington went to work to help assess the damage and assist those in need. We successfully connected with all embassy staff and families, and while some minor breakages and small cracks are apparent, everyone is safe and accounted for. We quickly saw ...

By Public Affairs Section | 14 November, 2016 | Categories: Connecting with Kiwis, Former Ambassadors, News, U.S. & New Zealand | Tags: Ambassador Gilbert, North Canterbury Earthquake