As mentioned, my DD and SIL are in Auckland, NZ. In fact, DD was home for 2 months and just reached Auckland yesterday. Chatted via computer with my SIL last evening and they are fine, didn't even feel a little shake. Auckland is on the North Island. I am very relieved. Just after they arrived there last year there was a quake that they did feel a little jiggle. We were planning to visit Christchurch when we go over to NZ in February.
Thanks for all the prayers and good thoughts for our Kiwi friends. I am adding mine for those who have been forced out of their homes and/or have been affected by the damage and chaos.