Yes, I agree. But Matt Mooney, one of the boys in the 4x4 relay has been working the last two years with the NSWIS400FT project for which I am the mentor coach, so I have a personal interest in his safety and his track career - this was to be his debut for his national team. Also, one of our board members here at CF.com coaches Alex Jordan who is to represent the host nation at 400m. So there is a bit of interest at this site.
I understand Christchurch airport is closed.