Yes, Christchurch has had a hard time of it and it certainly doesn't look good, understandable the news here in NZ has been covering it almost if not 24/7.

As a member of the House of Gordon here in NZ (son of the president infact) we are concerned for our members down in Christchurch, all hope is that everyone is all ok.

Our Pipe Band will be concerned as they fly down to Timaru soon for the NZ National Pipe Band Champs and will have to land in Christchurch.

Our Prime Minister is certainly right... it is a dark day for NZ.