Canty university delays staff recall | Hawkes Bay News | Local News in Hawkes Bay

Canterbury University has decided to delay its progressive recall of staff by 24 hours to allow confirmation of building status.

The university was badly damaged during Saturday's 7.1 quake.

``We still intend to run a phased and tightly controlled programme to allow staff to assist in the clean-up,'' vice-chancellor Rod Carr said today.

Staff would be required to attend a briefing on the clean-up and issued with health and safety guidelines before they were allowed into their buildings, Dr Carr said.