The Christchurch Embassy may be closed, but Dunedin's support for the city will remain undiminished, Mayor Dave Cull told evacuees last night.
Since its opening on March 1, more than 1300 Christchurch people had visited the embassy, where they were given assistance and support from volunteers, organisations and businesses.
At a function to thank those who gave their time to the embassy, Mr Cull read a letter from a couple who thanked Dunedin for its support and its establishment of the embassy.
"If we get another mega quake, here's our plan, wife and self, would be to move to Dunedin," the letter writer said.
Mr Cull said the embassy was the "sharp end of all that community concern and care" for those affected by the earthquake, and was deeply appreciated.
"Now, as the flood of refugees turns to a trickle, the embassy is coming to an end, but that doesn't mean Dunedin's effort in assisting Christchurch is coming to an end."
The city was now looking at supporting businesses and services so they could remain in the South Island, he said.
Though the embassy is closed, Christchurch people wanting to meet can visit the Railway Station Cafe (Dunedin and Mosgiel) on Wednesdays between 10am and 11am, and Ironic Bar and Cafe on Wednesdays between 5pm and 6pm.
