Picture: Kirk Burgess Wellington’s gay venues have escaped with minor damage from yesterday’s quake, while the New Zealand AIDS Foundation’s base is closed as workers are asked to stay out of the CBD. Emergency services are inspecting and cleaning up the central city this morning, following yesterday's 6.5 magnitude quake. The NZAF is heeding advice for workers to stay out of the CBD. It says the Awhina Centre is therefore closed today. “Our thoughts and aroha are with everyone in Central New Zealand,” it says. “If you need to speak with someone urgently about a HIV or AIDS related concern, contact NZAF's freephone on 0800 80 2437.” Shaken community members gathered at S
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First published: Monday, 22nd July 2013 - 10:02am