The rollout of compensation for Christchurch residents affected by the Bromley smell is off to a rough start. 

3400 households are – as of yesterday – eligible for $200 to help cover medical appointments and other costs caused by the odour. 

Unfortunately, the Council won't have enough $200 Prezzy cards to actually give to these households until Friday. 

Community advocate Stephen McPaike is one of those affected by the smell, he joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. 

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