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MFAT Media Update 12
MFAT Media Update 12
Japan earthquake and
tsunami
7.10pm, 17 March 2011
The individual that the Ministry had specific concerns around has been located and is safe and well. Priority is now focusing on providing consular assistance to New Zealanders who wish to leave the area affected by the earthquake and tsunami.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs issued an update this afternoon, which can be found at www.beehive.govt.nz/release/japan-advisory-upgraded. MFAT's travel advice is available at www.safetravel.govt.nz
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