Counsellors for Christchurch

The Herald reports:

The Government has set aside $2.4 million for trauma counselling for Christchurch earthquake victims, Social Welfare Minister Paula Bennett says.

Speaking in Christchurch, she said 34 counsellors from across New Zealand would head to the quake-stricken city today.

Oh God. Now I do feel sorry for the locals. It could be worse though. The Government could be flying 34 lawyers in.