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Response to mosque attacks earns Christchurch bravery award
Civic events | 21 Jul 2021Christchurch’s response to the mosque attacks on 15 March 2019 has earned the city and its citizens a rare representative Gold Medal Bravery Award from the Royal Humane Society of New Zealand.
Civic award source of pride for social entrepreneurs
Civic events, Volunteering | 5 Jul 2021Receiving a Christchurch Civic Award last year was a big deal for the young founders of The Conscious Club.
Stand at dawn – mark Anzac Day in Cranmer Square
Civic events | 22 Apr 2021People can again gather in Cranmer Square to mark Anzac Day on Sunday after the pandemic disrupted plans for a public Dawn Service last year.
Mayor pays tribute to Duke of Edinburgh
Civic events | 11 Apr 2021A condolence book is being set up at Tūranga and the flag above the Civic Offices is flying at half-mast as Christchurch joins the nation in mourning the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, His Royal Highness Prince Philip.
Public asked to gather early for quake service
Civic events | 19 Feb 2021People are advised to arrive early for Monday’s national memorial service to mark the 10th anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Unity the focus of National Remembrance Service
Civic events | 10 Feb 2021Two years on from the Christchurch mosque attacks, people will come together at a National Remembrance Service to remember and honour those who died and to build on the spirit of unity that came out of the tragedy.
Quake anniversary events to be live-streamed for all
Civic events | 27 Jan 2021Plans are being put in place to ensure that people all around the world can join in next month’s events to mark the 10th anniversary of the devastating earthquake that struck Christchurch in February 2011.
Civic Awards presented at special ceremony
Civic events | 2 Dec 2020Eighteen groups and individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds have received Civic Awards in recognition of the outstanding contribution they make to Christchurch.
Plans for marking quake anniversary released
Civic events | 24 Nov 2020The 10th anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake will be marked with a civic memorial service and a free concert featuring Bic Runga.
Soldiers' headstones restored in act of respect
Civic events | 17 Apr 2020Names carved into granite decades ago will stand out clearly again after soldiers, volunteers and veterans joined forces to restore headstones in the services area at Bromley Cemetery.
National Remembrance Service cancelled
Civic events | 14 Mar 2020Sunday's National Remembrance Service marking the first anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks has been cancelled, as a precautionary approach to Covid-19 (the Corona Virus).
Change of venue for national remembrance service
Civic events | 11 Mar 2020The venue for the national remembrance service marking the first anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks has been changed to Horncastle Arena.
Unity focus of mosque attacks remembrance service
Civic events | 4 Mar 2020Students from two Christchurch high schools heavily impacted by the mosque attacks will be among those performing at a national remembrance service.
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel talks about earthquake apology
Civic events, Opinion | 27 Feb 2020Over the past few days I have met with many bereaved families and others personally affected by the impact of the 22 February 2011 earthquake to offer a formal apology on behalf of the Christchurch City Council.
Quake service pays tribute to all those who cared
Civic events | 22 Feb 2020A civic service marking the 9th anniversary of the deadly 22 February 2011 earthquake has paid tribute to all those who helped in the aftermath of the disaster.