The government has scored well in a report card about how it is implementing 44 recommendations from the Royal Commission into the 15 March mosque attacks.
The Muslim Association of Canterbury is questioning whether it is an appropriate time for a film to be made about the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Imam of the Al Noor mosque, Gamal Fouda, says he and others were approached bypeople interested in making a film about the attacks.
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The Hollywood media outlet Deadline reports that the movie, which has the working title
They Are Us, will focus on Ardern s response to the attacks and her message of compassion and unity.
Muslim Association of Canterbury spokesperson Abdigani Ali said the attacks were still raw for the community.
He said there were still many sensitivities around the tragic events of 15 March.
Christchurchs Muslim community will today hold private prayers to remember the 51 people killed in the terror attacks on the Masjid AlNoor and Linwood mosques two years ago today
Christchurch s Muslim community will today hold private prayers to remember the 51 people killed in the terror attacks on the Masjid Al-Noor and Linwood mosques two years ago today.
Police were outside Al-Noor Mosque on Saturday as people gathered to remember the attacks two years ago.
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The imam of Masjid An-Nur Gamal Fouda said today s prayers will be held at both mosques to remember those who lost their lives. Families will remember their loved ones in different ways, many will pay their respects today by visiting the graves of those who died. Saturday s service went very well, it was great to see so many families coming together again, the wider community provided so much support, he said.
Survivors and family members of the victims of the Christchurch terror attack have told a public remembrance service that their lives will never be the same, but they are learning to rise up again with dignity.
Zara Omar and Sara Qasem read out the names of the people who lost their lives on 15 March 2019.
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The Ko Tātou Tātou We Are One event at the Christchurch Arena - held this afternoon to mark two years since the Christchurch terror attack - was intended as a way for all New Zealanders to show solidarity with those affected.