Update 15 June - 1:55 PM

Well after a huge effort from our Christchurch team all of our stores are now open and trading as normal, with the exception of Eastgate and South City.

Warehouse Stationery stores in Riccarton, Belfast and Papanui are all open and trading as normal. We are still waiting for sign off from the engineers about Lynwood as the internal ceiling has fallen down and we need to ensure it is safe for our team to re-enter. Some Warehouse Stationery members are without water and have some damage to homes but all are safe.

The majority of both teams are back at work today, however with about five schools still closed some team members are at home with their children and others are taking care of damage to homes and property.

We will continue to provide support for our team as we recognise that as the adrenalin wears off over the next few days exhaustion will set in for some. Showers and other supplies are being made available in our stores and SIDC for our team to use and EAP will be visiting all of our stores today and tomorrow offering support to our team.

Thank you to everyone at our SSO, SIDC and of course our Christchurch stores team members for all your hard work at such a challenging time.