Pike River Mine Disaster

Written by nathalie, 2 comments

The devastating wait for rescue continues following an explosion late Friday 19th November at the Pike River coal mine. Families of the trapped 29 workers continue to hold on with hope for their loved ones.

Feeling helpless in this situation is natural but it is so important that the support for the families and the wider West Coast community continues. Extraordinary pain and anguish calls for an extraordinary demonstration of support. Does anyone have ideas for how the rest of New Zealand (and indeed the international community) could show their support for the trapped miners, their families or for people on the West Coast? Is there a gesture we could make to show solidarity in a tangiable way? Are there any unmet needs or comforts that we could work together to provide?

We’d love to help in some way…

Tags: coal mine disaster, miners, New Zealand, pike river, west coast