The Anglican appeal for quake relief in Christchurch has topped NZ$518,000.

Sources are:

• Internet banking, $64,000
• Cheques through mail, $336,000
• From overseas via Anglican Missions Board, $118,000

"What an awesome response," says Archdeacon Bernard Faull who is managing the appeal.

"It's interesting to note that many of our church schools have held special events to raise money for the people of Christchurch.

"It's apparent that people have given in a prayerful and sacrificial way."  

 
The Anglican Missions Board is still processing international donations, which should be forwarded to the following bank account:

By Internet Banking

Name of Account: Anglican Missions Board
Bank and Branch: BNZ, North End Branch
Bank Address: 100 Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand
Bank Account No: 02 0585 0001796 00
SWIFT CODE: BKNZNZ22
Payee Particulars: “Chch Appeal”
 
Email office@angmissions.org.nz  advising the date and amount of donation via the internet. Please include your initials and surname, along with your postal address so that a receipt can be sent.

Any questions should be addressed to Jane Smelt at office@angmissions.org.nz 
Meanwhile, Te Pihopatanga has launched an appeal on behalf of Te Waipounam.
 

Contributions to this appeal should be forwarded to the Bishopric of Aotearoa, ANZ Bank, Rotorua, 010414-0175521-29