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'Rocky' raises more than $NZ10,000

A boulder that came crashing down into a garage after the Christchurch earthquake has raised more than $NZ10,000.

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The boulder that came crashing down into a Christchurch garage after the magnitude-6.3 earthquake has raised more than $NZ10,000 ($A7,200) on auction site Trade Me.

"Rocky" the infamous boulder was listed by Phil Johnson to raise money for those hurt by the quake.

The listing has received more than 316,000 public views and hundreds of comments.

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The auction winner will get a photo with "Rocky" once cordons around the house are lifted and all proceeds will go to the Christchurch Earthquake Relief Fund.

The winner will also get a seven-day hotel stay for four people to Norfolk Island after a supporter added the extra bonus.


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