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.
Mayor Bob Parker speaking at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service, with Reverend Peter Beck to his left. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
The stage party standing for two minutes in silence at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service in Hagley Park.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Memorials left at the Cashel Street cordon by the Bridge of Remembrance".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Kate Sheppard memorial, near the former Municipal Chambers on the Avon Riverbank".
The Citizens' War Memorial in Cathedral Square, with strapping around the angel's neck and hips to prevent damage.
AIRCDRE Howse, CDRE Wayne Burroughs and AVM Peter Stockwell at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service in Hagley Park.
Members of the public singing "How Great Thou Art" at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service in Hagley Park.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Kate Sheppard memorial, near the former Municipal Chambers on the Avon Riverbank".
A book of condolence in the memorial tent at the Botanic Gardens. The tent was set up for people who wanted to make a tribute to those who lost their lives during the Canterbury earthquakes.
Flowers and gifts left at the site of the CTV Building to honour those who lost their lives in the building during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
CPL Willie Apiata shaking the hand of a Police Officer at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service in Hagley Park.
A photograph submitted by Philip Broderick Willis to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Christchurch National Memorial Service".
A photograph submitted by Philip Broderick Willis to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Christchurch National Memorial Service".
A photograph submitted by Philip Broderick Willis to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Christchurch National Memorial Service".
A photograph submitted by Philip Broderick Willis to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Christchurch National Memorial Service".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A memorial left at the Cashel Street cordon by the Bridge of Rembrance".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A memorial on the Avon riverbank between the Hereford and Cashel Street bridges".
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 17 March 2011 entitled, "Tomorrow we have a memorial service in Christchurch....".
Richie McCaw greeting members of the New Zealand Defence Force at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service in Hagley Park.
Prince William speaking at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
Prince William speaking at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
Dave Dobbyn performs at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
A photograph submitted by Sarndra to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, ":o( Burwood War Memorial. 9 March 2011.".
Phil Goff speaking at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
The words 'Rise Up Chch' being flown over Hagley Park as part of the memorial service that was held there.
Dave Dobbyn performs at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
Prince William speaking at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
Dame Malvina Major singing at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
The stage party singing at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.