26 Mar 2019

Mile-long lei carries love, peace from Hawaii to Christchurch

From , 4:01 pm on 26 March 2019

A Hawaiian delegation has gifted a one point six kilometre-long lei to the city of Christchurch.

The Lei, a symbol of love, peace, and connection, took 300 volunteers three days to create.

Reporter Tom Furley was there as it was gifted to the people of Christchurch.

Shagaf Khan and Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel during the handover of a lei at the Al Noor Mosque

Shagaf Khan and Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel during the handover of a lei at the Al Noor Mosque Photo: RNZ / Tom Furley