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 .
Watch: Ardern s full speech on 10th anniversary of Christchurch earthquake Newshub 22/02/2021 © Newshub Watch the Prime Minister s speech.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delivered a speech to the National Remembrance Service on the 10th anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake - read the full speech below.
Tena koutou e nga Maata Waka
Ngai Tuahuriri, Ngai Tahu whanui, Tena koutou.
Nau mai whakatau mai ki tenei ra maumahara i te Ru Whenua
Apiti hono tatai hono, Te hunga mate ki te hunga mate
Apiti hono tatai hono, Te hunga ora ki te hunga ora
Tena koutou, Tena koutou,
Tena tatou katoa
Today marks a decade since the February 22nd earthquake and the tragic loss of 185 lives.