Christchurch Memorial Service
The official memorial service for victims of the February 22 Christchurch earthquake held in Hagley Park on Friday 18 March 2011.
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.
Audio
- National Christchurch Memorial Service
- Rowan 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. (duration: 8′03″)
from Nine to Noon (18 Mar 2011) - Download: MP3
- National Christchurch Memorial Service - Archbishop David Moxon
- Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the memorial service in Hagley Park, marking the February 22 earthquake. (duration: 10′57″)
from Nine to Noon (18 Mar 2011) - Download: MP3
- Christchurch Memorial Service - Opening
- Henare Rakiihia Tau, Upoko Ru nanga, Nga i Tu a huriri will officiate the Mihi Whakatau. This is followed by God Save The Queen. (duration: 40′00″)
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- Christchurch Memorial Service - The Silence
- The Very Reverend Peter Beck, Dean of Christchurch will lead two minutes Silence. (duration: 7′15″)
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- Christchurch Memorial Service - Tributes and Reading
- The 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 Satyanand GNZM QSO Governor-General of New Zealand. (duration: 13′30″)
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- Christchurch Memorial Service - Address One and Song
- The Right Honourable John Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand followed by 'Loyal' sung by Dave Dobyn. (duration: 15′58″)
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- Christchurch Memorial Service - Address Two
- The Honourable Phil Goff MP, Leader of the Opposition (duration: 5′28″)
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- Christchurch Memorial Service - Reading and Solo
- Mr Ralph Moore, Deputy Task Force Leader Christchurch Urban Search and Rescue Team, and 'You'll Never Walk Alone' Sung by Dame Malvina Major. (duration: 3′44″)
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- Christchurch Memorial Service - Lighting of the Flame and Hymn
- The brazier will be lit by Sam Johnson and Patsy Te Are. This is followed by the Hymn, 'How Great Thou Art'. (duration: 5′33″)
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- Christchurch Memorial Service - The Readings and Solo
- Passages of scripture read by representatives of Christian Churches of Christchurch, and 'Amazing Grace', sung by Hayley Westenra. (duration: 4′26″)
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- Christchurch Memorial Service - Reading, Prayers and Song
- A 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 Jesu', sung by Dame Malvina Major and Patrick Manning. (duration: 18′35″)
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- Christchurch Memorial Service - Gathering Prayers and The Lord's Prayer
- Led by the Right Reverend Victoria Matthews, Anglican Bishop of Christchurch. (duration: 3′07″)
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- Christchurch Memorial Service - Reflection, The Blessing and Song
- The 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 'The Lord Bless You and Keep You'. (duration: 13′35″)
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- Christchurch Memorial - National Anthem, Floral Tributes, Recessional
- The 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 brazier. (duration: 5′11″)
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Information
A memorial service to remember those who lost their lives, and to reflect on the devastating impact of the February 22nd earthquake on Christchurch city and its people.
See a full programme of the service (pdf) and more information from the Christchurch City Council.