Manning family 'hold onto hope'

Donna Manning is missing, believed killed, in the CTV building in Christchurch. Photo / Supplied

The family of missing Canterbury Television (CTV) personality Donna Manning are "holding onto hope" that she will be returned to them.

In a statement released today, the family say their hearts go out to those, like them, waiting for news of loved ones as a week since the killer earthquake in Christchurch is to be marked with two minutes silence.

Ms Manning was one of dozens in the CTV building destroyed by the quake, and is now feared dead.

Her brother Maurice Gardiner said: "We are still waiting for news of......Donna, and holding onto hope that she will be returned to us. While we wait, we pray for strength, especially for our parents and Donna's children, Elizabeth and Kent Manning."

"I want to thank everyone who has shown such love and support - there has been so much from near and far away."

Donations to a trust for Ms Manning's children can be made at Kiwibank with the following details:

The Elizabeth and Kent Manning Trust
38 9011 0430699 000