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Tokoroa Appeal
Massive storms hit Tokoroa in the late hours of 19th November 2008. Victims
were seen wandering around aimlessly, muttering 'Faaackinell'.
The storms devastated the area causing approximately $30 worth of damage.
Three areas of historic burnt out cars were disturbed. Many locals were
woken well before their Work and Income cheques arrived.
The South Waikato News reported that hundreds of residents were confused and
bewildered and were still trying to come to terms with the fact that
something interesting had happened in Tokoroa.
One resident - Tina Ngahuria Kauwhakahaere Aroha Smith Brown, a 15-year-old
mother of 3 said 'It was such a shock, my little Chardonnay-Mercedes came
running into my bedroom crying. My youngest two, Dunhill and Jack Daniels,
slept through it all.'
Apparently, looting, muggings and car crime were unaffected and carried on as
normal. The New Zealand Red Cross has so far managed to ship 4,000 crates of
'Waikato' beer to the area to help the stricken locals.
Rescue workers are still searching through the rubble and have found large
quantities of personal belongings, including Community Services Cards,
jewellery from The Warehouse, and Bone China from Countdown.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
This appeal is to raise money for food and clothing parcels for those
unfortunate enough to be caught up in this disaster. Clothing is most sought
after - items most needed include: flannelette shirts, Fubu jeans or puffer
jackets, bandanas (blue in colour, definitely NOT red), jandals and any other
items usually sold in South Auckland markets. Food parcels may be harder to
come by, but are needed all the same.
Required foodstuffs urgently needed include: Fish and Chips, KFC, Baked
beans, Ice cream, Chips, Fizzy drinks.
Donations of $22.00 will be taken to buy a packet of Port Royal 30 grams and
a lighter to calm the nerves of those affected.
**Breaking news**
Tokoroa's local Church has cancelled their local 'Nativity Display' due to
their inability to find three wise men or a virgin. Please don't forward
this to anyone living in Tokoroa - oh, stuff it, they won't be able to read
it, anyway!
Tokoroa Appeal
Massive storms hit Tokoroa in the late hours of 19th November 2008. Victims
were seen wandering around aimlessly, muttering 'Faaackinell'.
The storms devastated the area causing approximately $30 worth of damage.
Three areas of historic burnt out cars were disturbed. Many locals were
woken well before their Work and Income cheques arrived.
The South Waikato News reported that hundreds of residents were confused and
bewildered and were still trying to come to terms with the fact that
something interesting had happened in Tokoroa.
One resident - Tina Ngahuria Kauwhakahaere Aroha Smith Brown, a 15-year-old
mother of 3 said 'It was such a shock, my little Chardonnay-Mercedes came
running into my bedroom crying. My youngest two, Dunhill and Jack Daniels,
slept through it all.'
Apparently, looting, muggings and car crime were unaffected and carried on as
normal. The New Zealand Red Cross has so far managed to ship 4,000 crates of
'Waikato' beer to the area to help the stricken locals.
Rescue workers are still searching through the rubble and have found large
quantities of personal belongings, including Community Services Cards,
jewellery from The Warehouse, and Bone China from Countdown.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
This appeal is to raise money for food and clothing parcels for those
unfortunate enough to be caught up in this disaster. Clothing is most sought
after - items most needed include: flannelette shirts, Fubu jeans or puffer
jackets, bandanas (blue in colour, definitely NOT red), jandals and any other
items usually sold in South Auckland markets. Food parcels may be harder to
come by, but are needed all the same.
Required foodstuffs urgently needed include: Fish and Chips, KFC, Baked
beans, Ice cream, Chips, Fizzy drinks.
Donations of $22.00 will be taken to buy a packet of Port Royal 30 grams and
a lighter to calm the nerves of those affected.
**Breaking news**
Tokoroa's local Church has cancelled their local 'Nativity Display' due to
their inability to find three wise men or a virgin. Please don't forward
this to anyone living in Tokoroa - oh, stuff it, they won't be able to read
it, anyway!
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