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New Zealand Government :The National Christchurch Memorial Service; a memorial service to remember those who lost their lives, and to reflect on the devastating impact of the February 22nd earthquake on our city and its people. North Hagley Park, Friday 18 March 2011 at 12.30 pm. ... Organised by the New Zealand Government [Visits and Ceremonial Office] in partnership with the Christchurch City Council, Ngai Tahu, the Bishop of Christchurch, the Dean of Christchurch, and representatives of other Christchurch Churches and faith communities [Order of service].
- Date
- 2011
- By
- New Zealand. Parliament
- Reference
- EPHDL-0150
- Description
Order of service of 16 pages, featuring background design elements from the Chalice sculpture in Cathedral Square by Neil Dawson. Order of service includes He Poroproaki written in 2007 by Charisma Rangipunga with parallel translation in English, the national Anthem, tributes by Bob Parker the Mayor of Christchurch and His Royal Highness Prince William, a reading by the Governor general Sir Anand Satyanand, and an address by the Prime Minister John Key; "Loyal" sung by Dave Dobbyn, an address by Phil Goff leader of the Opposition, a reading by Ralph Moore leader of the Urban Search and Rescue team, Psalm 23, Dame Malvina Major singing "You'll never walk alone", the lighting of the flame, the hymn "How great Thou art", prayers led by the Reverend Victoria Matthews, the Lord's Prayer, "Amazing Grace" sung by Hayley Westenra, "Pie Jesu" sung by Malvina Major and Patrick Manning, blessing by the Most Reverend Barry Jones Catholic Bishop of Christchurch, the National Anthem led by Timua Brennan, Laurence Munday, Malvina Major and Hayley Westenra. The ceremony ended with the placing of floral tributes.
Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s).
Provenance: Acquired 18 March 2011, from website at http://static2.stuff.co.nz/files/ChristchurchOrderofService17Mar.pdf
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Digital content available only in Katherine Mansfield Reading Room
- Format
- 1 Electronic document(s), Ephemera, Digital images, Programmes, Electronic records (Digital records), Electronic documents, Orientation: Vertical image
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