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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has declared a state of emergency in 10 provinces devastated by two earthquakes that left a trail of destruction.

In Syria, the toll was at least 1932, according to the government and a rescue service in the insurgent-held northwest. A lot has been put in place since the Canterbury earthquake sequence, including to address things like unreinforced masonry. But also what we might be able to offer in return." "In my whole life I haven't seen anything like this, despite everything that has happened to us." More than 12,000 Turkish search and rescue personnel are working in the affected areas, along with 9000 troops. "The international community supported New Zealand extensively following the Christchurch earthquake. We are under the snow, without a home, without anything," said Murat Alinak, whose home in Malatya had collapsed and whose relatives are missing. "It's now a race against time," World Health Organisation Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in Geneva. The death toll in Turkey rose to 5894, Vice President Fuat Oktay said. The government last year Some areas were without fuel and electricity. One United Nations official said it was feared thousands of children may have been killed.

New Zealand will provide humanitarian support for Turkey and Syria following earthquakes that killed over 4000, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said today.

By contributing directly to the IFRC appeals, emergency responders on the ground can benefit from additional assistance immediately." [confirmed](https://www.1news.co.nz/2023/02/07/29-kiwis-currently-in-turkey-amid-deadly-earthquake-mfat/) at least 29 New Zealanders are currently in Turkey and one in Syria. "We know a little about earthquakes in New Zealand and the significant effects that they can have on people, so our hearts are with them."

More than 6000 people have died from the powerful earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

The cost to earthquake strengthen Timaru's Southern Trust Events Centre has been estimated to top $6m and will be incorporated in Aorangi Park's ...

The council gave $52,000 general funding and $42,345 from insurance reimbursement. * The 2021 loss was $547,000.

As the Cheateau Tongariro closes its doors, we ask experts if New Zealand heritage buildings can be saved from seismic regulations.

A heritage building is a pain in the arse,” he said. “Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga experts can provide free conservation advice should the owners wish to undertake work on the building. “The [safety] criteria keeps going up and up,” he said. “The Chateau Tongariro Hotel is certainly a significant part of Ruapehu’s tourism landscape and we know the impact of its closure will be felt by local operators who are a part of that eco-system,” said Rotorua Economic Development chief Andrew Wilson. “It is our largest hotel with over 100 rooms, and we look forward to understanding the next stage of the building’s life.” “The Grand Chateau is a truly iconic building of national significance and we urge best efforts are made to strengthen and restore it so it can continue to be enjoyed by New Zealanders and overseas visitors. He said he was sure the Chateau could be saved, “it’s just a question of the price tag”. Now the Chateau has been “handed over” to the Department of Conservation, making it their decision. [2010/2011 Canterbury earthquakes](https://interactives.stuff.co.nz/2020/08/munted/) revealed the risk of losing a significant proportion of New Zealand’s heritage buildings and precincts to abandonment and demolition,” she said. “In the end it will always come down to money.” [Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Act 2016](https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/property/94213264/national-code-for-quakeprone-buildings-leaves-owners-with-less-time-tighter-rules) was introduced, many heritage buildings in New Zealand, especially in provincial areas, were already experiencing high vacancy due to the soaring cost of maintaining and conserving significant heritage features,” she said. “The science exists to strengthen almost anything,” he said.

World Vision New Zealand has launched an appeal to provide urgent supplies to children and families as the toll of the devastating Türkiye-Syria earthquake ...

The generosity and compassion from Kiwis will help provide this emergency aid and support long-term recovery for families who have lost everything,” he says. Bayldon says World Vision is well-positioned to help having worked in the region since the civil war erupted in Syria in 2011. Thankfully, we already have teams and partner organisations in Turkiye and Syria so we're able to respond swiftly. “World Vision has done this before – and we know what to do. These are families already displaced by a civil war who are now homeless again.” “We are seeing families desperately trying to find a place to go.

Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced the financial assistance this afternoon and indicated more could be provided if necessary. “Aotearoa New Zealand is ...

Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones affected,” Mahuta said. Albanese also spoke of the earthquake and confirmed Australia would contribute $10m in humanitarian support. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said all Kiwis in Turkey are urged to follow the advice of local authorities and register their details on the The $1.5m, of which two-thirds would support Turkey’s response and one-third is for Syria’s, would support teams from the Turkish Red Crescent and Syrian Arab Red Crescent to deliver essential relief items such as food supplies, tents and blankets, medical assistance and psychological support. “Aotearoa New Zealand is deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by these earthquakes. New Zealand is contributing $1.5 million to assist in the humanitarian response to a devastating