A national memorial service will be held on 18 March to allow people the chance to reflect on the huge impact of the 22 February earthquake. There will be a provincial holiday in Canterbury so people can attend the service if they wish. Legislation has been passed to make this possible.
The service will be at Christchurch’s Hagley Park from 12.45 pm, with two minutes silence observed at 12.51 pm. This is an opportunity for the people of Christchurch to mourn together, and celebrate the lives of those who have been lost.
Prince William will attend the memorial service and also visit the families of those killed in the Pike River coal mine tragedy.
More information: http://beehive.govt.nz/release/national-memorial-service-planned-christchurch
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