National Remembrance Service in Christchurch

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in Christchurch. RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

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Old and young gather at Hagley Park. RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens performs at Hagley Park. RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

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Hundreds make their way to the venue. RNZ / Israa Emhail

Marlon Williams RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

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Foreign dignitaries just before the service began in Christchurch. RNZ / Israa Emhail

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A huge police presence at the national remembrance service in Christchurch. RNZ / Simon Rogers

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High school students have also come in support. RNZ / Israa Emhail

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Crowds trickling in much before the Christchurch event started. RNZ / Simon Rogers

People starting to pack out the area near the screens and stage in Christchurch. RNZ / Israa Emhail

Mayor Justin Lester at the national remembrance service in Wellington. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King

National remembrance service in Wellington. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King

National remembrance service in Wellington. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King

National remembrance service in Wellington. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King

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A group of girls from the Who is Hussain group are handing out free cups of coffee and water. RNZ / Israa Emhail

Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens at Hagley Park in Christchurch. RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens performs at Hagley Park. RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

Free scarves being given away. RNZ / Israa Emhail

Hollie and Teeks perform at the national remembrance service in Christchurch. RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

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Maisey Rika sings the national anthem. RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

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