Christchurch New Zealand

[Marshall Eubanks <tme () multicasttech com>]

There has been a bad Earthquake in Christchurch New Zealand with reports of 
fatalities. 

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150099324847752&set=a.125583977751.103665.119452527751&theater

Telecom New Zealand reports "Heavy damage" to their Christchurch building, but no deaths there.

Is there any report of issues with the undersea cables to / from the South Island ? 

Regards
Marshall

P.S. On a more personal note, 
Google has a people finder up @

http://christchurch-2011.person-finder.appspot.com/

There is a DFAT # - 1300 555 135 - for people outside of NZ to call.

Telecom New Zealand has asked people to stay off of the wireless network except for true emergencies.