Christchurch Memorial Service
The official memorial service for victims of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, held at Hagley Park.
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National Christchurch Memorial Service
18 Mar 2011Rowan Quinn, Radio NZ reporter in Hagley Park, Christchurch, where tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the memorial service marking the February 22 earthquake. Audio
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National Christchurch Memorial Service - Archbishop David Moxon
18 Mar 2011Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the memorial service in Hagley Park, marking the February 22 earthquake. Audio
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Christchurch Memorial Service - Opening
18 Mar 2011Henare Rakiihia Tau, Upoko Ru nanga, Nga i Tu a huriri will officiate the Mihi Whakatau. This is followed by God Save The Queen. Audio
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Christchurch Memorial Service - The Silence
18 Mar 2011The Very Reverend Peter Beck, Dean of Christchurch will lead two minutes Silence. Audio
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Christchurch Memorial Service - Tributes and Reading
18 Mar 2011The tributes will be read by His Worship the Mayor of Christchurch Mr Bob Parker, and his His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales KG. The reading is by His Excellency The Right Honourable Sir Anand… Audio
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Christchurch Memorial Service - Address One and Song
18 Mar 2011The Right Honourable John Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand followed by 'Loyal' sung by Dave Dobbyn. Audio
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Christchurch Memorial Service - Address Two
18 Mar 2011The Honourable Phil Goff MP, Leader of the Opposition Audio
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Christchurch Memorial Service - Reading and Solo
18 Mar 2011Mr Ralph Moore, Deputy Task Force Leader Christchurch Urban Search and Rescue Team, and 'You'll Never Walk Alone' Sung by Dame Malvina Major. Audio
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Christchurch Memorial Service - Lighting of the Flame and Hymn
18 Mar 2011The brazier will be lit by Sam Johnson and Patsy Te Are. This is followed by the Hymn, 'How Great Thou Art'. Audio
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Christchurch Memorial Service - The Readings and Solo
18 Mar 2011Passages of scripture read by representatives of Christian Churches of Christchurch, and 'Amazing Grace', sung by Hayley Westenra. Audio
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Christchurch Memorial Service - Reading, Prayers and Song
18 Mar 2011A reading from St. John's Gospel, and prayers will be offered by representatives of the Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Hindu and Baha'i faiths on behalf of the many faiths of the world. 'Pie… Audio
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Christchurch Memorial Service - Gathering Prayers and The Lord's Prayer
18 Mar 2011Led by the Right Reverend Victoria Matthews, Anglican Bishop of Christchurch. Audio
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Christchurch Memorial Service - Reflection, The Blessing and Song
18 Mar 2011The reflection will be given by the Right Reverend Victoria Matthews, Anglican Bishop of Christchurch. Verses of consolation will be given by various leaders. The Choir of Christchurch Cathedral sing… Audio
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Christchurch Memorial - National Anthem, Floral Tributes, Recessional
18 Mar 2011The National Anthem, led by Timua Brennan and Laurence Munday, Dame Malvina Major and Hayley Westenra. The Woolston Brass band plays while members of official party place flowers at the foot of the… Audio
Christchurch Memorial - National Anthem, Floral Tributes, Recessional
About the service
The service started at 12:30 and was led by the Reverend Peter Beck of Christchurch Cathedral and includes tributes from His Royal Highness Prince William, the Mayor of Christchurch Bob Parker, the Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand, the Prime Minister John Key and the Leader of the Opposition Phil Goff.