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National Remembrance Service in Christchurch on Friday

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Wellington, March 24, 2019

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern consoling a Muslim woman in Christchurch on March 16, a day after the attack (Picture Supplied)

A National Remembrance Service for the victims of the Christchurch Mosques terrorist attack and all those affected by it will be held at 10 am on Friday, March 29, 2019, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has just announced.

The service will be held in Christchurch in Hagley Park and will be jointly led by the Government of New Zealand, the City of Christchurch, Ngāi Tahu and the Muslim community.

Simultaneous broadcast 

It is understood that simultaneous broadcast of the service in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin and providing links for events in other towns and cities are under consideration.

Ms Arden said that The National Remembrance Service will provide an opportunity for Cantabrians, New Zealanders and people all around the world to come together as one to honour the victims of the terrorist attack. 

Compassion and Inclusiveness

“In the week since the unprecedented terror attack, there has been an outpouring of grief and love in our country. The service will be a chance to once again show that New Zealanders are compassionate, inclusive and diverse, and that we will protect those values.

“The terrorist attack has been significant for many countries. We anticipate international guests and visitors will want to attend and to join us in our sorrow and support for the victims and their families,” Ms Ardern said.

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel said this will be a time for everyone, locally, nationally and internationally, to come together in unity. 

Defining a Nation

“I am very proud of the way our City and Nation have responded to this terrorist attack. What happened on Friday, March 15, 2019 will never define us. It is what has happened since, the love and compassion, that’s what defines us. Coming together on Friday will demonstrate support for all our communities, no matter where we were born, no matter where and how we choose to express our faith. We do not stand alone, we stand together.

“We will not be divided by hatred, we will be united by love,” she said.

The details of the service, including exact location, broadcast arrangements and order of service will be announced later in the week.

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