大概意思：新西兰克赖斯特彻奇城市在昨天大约下午1点钟的时候，发生了6.3级地震，房屋以及基础设施遭到了不同程度的破坏。在该城市以外的地方并没有收到余震的影响，所以在该城市以外的地方的，大家可不必担心。今天，在克赖斯特彻奇所有的大学都停课一天.....林肯大学也停课一天，所有的国际学生都安排好了......坎特伯雷大学将停课一周，正在联系所有的国际学生，暂时没有收到伤亡报告......所有的国际学生需要帮助都可以联系当地的大使馆，或拨打紧急电话+64  7  850  2199。国际机场今天开始已经开始运行，需要订票请浏览：http://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/christchurch-earthquake-update

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通告原文：

Christchurch Earthquake Update – 23 February 2011
                                  
 
Education New Zealand:  23/02/11
 
As many of you have already heard, Christchurch suffered a very strong aftershock yesterday at
approximately 1:00pm. The quake measured 6.3 on the Richter scale and caused significant
damage to central buildings and infrastructure in Christchurch.
 
All areas in New Zealand outside of Christchurch were unaffected by the aftershock, and there is
no need for concern regarding students in other areas of the country.
 
All schools in Christchurch are closed today for assessment of the buildings. The best resource to
check when schools will reopen is the Ministry of Education website at www.minedu.govt.nz. 
 
The Lincoln University campus is closed today for building assessment, but they have had no
reports of substantial damage. All of their international students have been accounted for and
are well and being looked after.
 
The University of Canterbury has closed its campus for the rest of this week. They are in the
process of contacting international students, but at this time we are not aware of any serious
injuries or deaths.
 
Students are being asked to contact their home country Embassy in New Zealand to let them
know they are accounted for. If you are concerned about a student, please contact the Embassy
in the first instance to check whether the student has contacted them. There is also a Red Cross
number which can be called from overseas to check whether people have been accounted for.
The  number  is  +64  7  850  2199.  Phone  lines  in  Christchurch  are  very  busy,  and  it  is
recommended to make as few calls to the city as possible. 
 
A building in central Christchurch which housed an English Language school, King’s Education,
has collapsed in the aftershock. A group of Japanese students and teachers were inside the
building at the time. Our most recent information is that two teachers and nine students were
rescued from the building overnight. However, there are still up to twelve students trapped
inside the buildings and rescuers are working to reach them. 
 
Around  half  of  the  city  has  not  yet  had  electricity  restored.  The  power  lines 
company  is continuing to work on restoring power as quickly as possible. They expect that by
 the end of today between 70 and 80 per cent of the city will have electricity. 
 
Anyone not able to stay in their home has been directed to a number of emergency shelters
around the city. Food and clean water are being supplied. Many families in Christchurch have
also offered those in need a place in their homes.
 
Christchurch International Airport has reopened as of this morning. For those wishing to leave
Christchurch, Air New Zealand is offering reduced compassionate fares. Those wishing to reach
immediate family members in Christchurch are also able to book these compassionate fares for
travel  into  the  city.  More  information  on  the  flights  is  available  here:
http://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/christchurch-earthquake-update
 

It  is  understandable  that  family  members  are  very  concerned  about  their  loved  ones  in
Christchurch. We will keep you informed of developments as things unfold. We will continue to
do everything possible to support international students in Christchurch, and to let you know
whether they are safe and well.