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Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
Aucklanders are being invited to come together at Eden Park this Friday (29 March) in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the Christchurch mosques attack.
Eden Park will open its doors for an afternoon of prayers and remembrance activities to honour the 50 victims of the 15 March tragedy.
‘Together’ - Auckland’s Remembrance for Christchurch is being organised in conjunction with the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) and will be part of a national day of remembrance activities across the country.
Mayor Phil Goff says all Aucklanders are invited to attend the event to remember those who tragically lost their lives in New Zealand’s worst terror attack.
“I encourage all Aucklanders to come together on Friday to show our support for the Muslim community and the people of Christchurch, and to reaffirm our belief in a multi-cultural and multi-faith city and nation,” Mayor Phil Goff said.
“This will undoubtedly be a poignant occasion and time for reflection as a nation, and the council will be working hard over the coming days to finalise a detailed programme for the event which reflects this.”
In Christchurch, the National Remembrance Service will begin at 10 a.m. in Hagley Park and be broadcast live. Those wishing to watch this event on a large screen can also do so at Eden Park. Those wishing to attend prayers at Eden Park must arrive by 1.15pm. The main remembrance programme will begin at 2.15pm and will include music and performances.
“We welcome Aucklanders to join with us in remembrance of the precious lives that were lost on 15 March,” FIANZ President Mustafa Farouk said.
“The devastation our community has felt has been countered by the love, compassion and support from New Zealanders and from people all around the world. We thank you for standing with us and we look forward to coming together with you again on Friday.”
Those travelling to the event are advised to plan ahead and aim to get to the venue early where possible.
Further event information will be released later this week.
Aucklanders are being invited to come together at Eden Park this Friday (29 March) in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the Christchurch mosques attack.
Eden Park will open its doors for an afternoon of prayers and remembrance activities to honour the 50 victims of the 15 March tragedy.
Aucklanders are being invited to come together at Eden Park this Friday (29 March) in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the Christchurch mosques attack.
Eden Park will open its doors for an afternoon of prayers and remembrance activities to honour the 50 victims of the 15 March tragedy.
‘Together’ - Auckland’s Remembrance for Christchurch is being organised in conjunction with the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) and will be part of a national day of remembrance activities across the country.
Mayor Phil Goff says all Aucklanders are invited to attend the event to remember those who tragically lost their lives in New Zealand’s worst terror attack.
“I encourage all Aucklanders to come together on Friday to show our support for the Muslim community and the people of Christchurch, and to reaffirm our belief in a multi-cultural and multi-faith city and nation,” Mayor Phil Goff said.
“This will undoubtedly be a poignant occasion and time for reflection as a nation, and the council will be working hard over the coming days to finalise a detailed programme for the event which reflects this.”
In Christchurch, the National Remembrance Service will begin at 10 a.m. in Hagley Park and be broadcast live. Those wishing to watch this event on a large screen can also do so at Eden Park. Those wishing to attend prayers at Eden Park must arrive by 1.15pm. The main remembrance programme will begin at 2.15pm and will include music and performances.
“We welcome Aucklanders to join with us in remembrance of the precious lives that were lost on 15 March,” FIANZ President Mustafa Farouk said.
“The devastation our community has felt has been countered by the love, compassion and support from New Zealanders and from people all around the world. We thank you for standing with us and we look forward to coming together with you again on Friday.”
Those travelling to the event are advised to plan ahead and aim to get to the venue early where possible.
Further event information will be released later this week.
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