Hi Dan,
The earthquake was approx 275km from where I live (31/2 Hours drive). We did feel it here in Rotorua and it would have to be one of the strongest earthquakes I have felt. No damage to any of my property which was good. I heard on the news that the earthquake was also felt in Christchurch where Thom lives but I'm not sure to what extent it was felt. He is approx 1000km from where the earthquake was in Gisborne.