Gisborne police scoot their way to Christchurch

Two police constables scooted from Gisborne to Christchurch to raise money for quake relief. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Two Gisborne police constables have scooted all the way to Christchurch and raised almost $10,000 for the Christchurch earthquake relief along the way.

Constables Rob Newman and Nathan Whitley pushed their kick scooters in to Christchurch Central Police Station just before midday today after the 950-kilometre, 10-day trek from Gisborne.

The money raised came from a combination of donations and sponsorships, including a $2000 kick-start from Mr Newman's former colleagues in Britain.

"We're delighted - it's been well worth the effort.

"People we've met along the way have been positive and happy to contribute," Mr Newman said.

The pair travelled through Wairoa, Napier, Dannevirke, Levin, Porirua, Blenheim, Kaikoura, Cheviot and Amberley on their standard kick scooters with 16-inch bicycle tyres.

They travelled an average of more than 90 kilometres a day, and up to speeds of 16km/h with favourable winds.

- NZPA