Difficult day for Cantabrians

[Sally Furniss]

For many outside Christchurch, today is just another day, the earthquake is once again taking over headlines and I'm sure some think the extensive coverage is unnecessary. But for many Cantabrians who've lived through the quake, today is an important day.....

More http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/ranjani-ponnuchetty-difficult-day-cantabrians-5349079

 

[Pathfinder]

Re: Difficult day for Cantabrians

Christchurch stops to remember

Last updated 13:59 22/02/2013

A series of events are being held around Christchurch today to mark the terrible destruction brought by the quake and to remember the 185 people killed.
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"In the past two years, I would bet more tears have been shed in this city than in the rest of the country put together," said Key.
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"I know it's hard, I know there's still suffering, and everyone is anxious for things to go faster, but this job is unprecedented in the world, and we should judge ourselves by how we have come so far."
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http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/8339814/Christchurch-stops-to-remember

 

[Diane Morin]

Re: Difficult day for Cantabrians

A love letter to Christchurch

http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/ch...h-music/8335491/A-love-letter-to-Christchurch

 

[Emily]

Re: Difficult day for Cantabrians

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"Published on Feb 21, 2013 Christchurch City Council

Part 1 of Christchurch's commemorative service for the 22 February 2011 earthquake, noon, Latimer Square, Christchurch, New Zealand
Highlights:
- Mihi Whakatau
Henare Rakiihia Tau, Upoko Rūnanga, Ngāi Tūāhuriri officiates the Mihi Whakatau.
- National Anthem
- Welcome - Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker"