Source: New Zealand Parliament â Hansard
Hon JUDITH COLLINS (Leader of the Opposition): Thank you, Mr Speaker. I found the 10th anniversary of the massive Canterbury and, particularly, Christchurch earthquakes very emotional, so Iâm just going to speak from the heart. Yesterday, I was honoured to be able to attend the 10th anniversary of the 2011 quakes on the 22nd of February. Along with me were Gerry Brownlee, who seemed to spend much of his Cabinet time dealing with and trying to resurrect Christchurch from not only the ashes but, actually, the liquefactionâan enormous contributionâNicola Grigg and Matt Doocey were there, former Ministers Nicky Wagner and Kate Wilkinson were there. All were people who I well remember around the Cabinet table doing their very best for Christchurch.
Parliament Hansard Report – Tuesday, 23 February 2021 – Volume 750 – 000587
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Speech to National Remembrance Service on the 10th anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern remembers those who died in th Christchurch earthquake and talks to survivors of hope and optimism.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses the public at an event to commemorate victims of the Christchurch earthquake 10 years ago.
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In her speech, Ardern said today was a chance to remember those who died and to stand with the families, loved ones and friends who grieve them .
It is a time to remember and celebrate those who died - the joy they gave, the memories made, the lives they lived .
She said 10 years on people would still be living their daily lives with the long shadow of that day .
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From left are Tessa Lancaster-Gowland and her siblings Anahera, Britta, and Lennox, helping to plant a tree across from the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial. Their brother, 5-month-old Baxtor Gowland, died in the earthquake. Breanna said the children really wanted to be part of the event to honour their brother. “We have other anniversaries we celebrate for Baxtor, but obviously this one is a day to remember him and also the other people who passed away.” She said Christchurch had done very well as a community to physically, mentally and emotionally heal from the tragedy. “I still think we’ve got a long way to go. Mental health support is very needed in this city and there is a real shortage of that.