Canterbury Regional Council, NZ Civil Defence Emergency Management Group created COVID-19 help line

Canterbury Regional Council, NZ created a COVID-19 helpline

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Canterbury Regional Council's Civil Defence Emergency Management Group created a regional helpline to assist local residents during the COVID-19 lockdown. The helpline is designed for vulnerable people that are unable to access essential food, medication, baby supplies, pet supplies, etc. The group partnered with every district council in Canterbury to operate the helpline during normal business hours. The helpline number specific to Christchurch City will be operational at all times.

Outbreak / COVID Communications Health & Human Services

Canterbury Regional Council, NZ

Regional council in New Zealand

New Zealand

Governments Involved

Christchurch City Council, NZ

New Zealand

Waimakariri District Council, NZ

New Zealand

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Help Available for Those in Need | Waimakariri District Council

<p>With the country in lockdown, many minds have turned to the vulnerable, elderly and those in need of help.</p><p>The good news is, Cantabrians in need of assistance in accessing essential household goods and services due to the COVID-19 lockdown can get help via a local helpline.</p>

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