On air: Tragedy in New Zealand
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This topic was discussed on World Have Your Say on 24 November 2010. Listen to the programme.
It’s late in New Zealand but I’ve been trying to get through to people in Greymouth, the tiny town that’s just heard the tragic news that all 29 miners are believed to have been killed in a second explosion.
These types of calls are the hardest to make on WHYS. The first lady I spoke to was so upset she could barely get her words out. I apologised for the call, passed on my deepest condolences and asked if she was willing to speak to me. She thanked me and I kept my call brief. Having lost some loved ones recently I could feel her pain. It’s times like these when a story can really hit home.
All week we’ve spoken to the Mayor of Grey district in New Zealand. He’s spoken about how the community has been comforted by knowing there are so many people wishing them well. We’ll try and get through to him again today. I’m sure many of you have messages for him and the people in the town.
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