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Govt rejects New Zealand aid
New Zealand won't be sending an urban search and rescue (USAR) team to Nepal, with Nepal government saying it has enough capability at present.bookmarkNew Zealand won't be sending an urban search and rescue (USAR) team to Nepal, with Nepal government saying it has enough capability at present.
Published at : April 28, 2015
Updated at : April 28, 2015 22:54
Kathmandu
"Prior to their departure, Nepal government informed us that they had enough USAR capability and our team was no longer required," New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Murray McCully said. The 37-member team was set to leave last night. New Zealand has already made an initial contribution of $1 million as relief assistance.
"We completely understand the Nepal government's decision and based on our own experience of managing the Christchurch earthquake, we know that dealing with international offers of assistance can be fast moving and needs can change rapidly."
McCully said the team would be ready to help if required at a later date.
Fourteen New Zealanders are missing in the aftermath of Saturday’s earthquake in Nepal.
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