Welcome to the Christchurch Earthquake First Anniversary Memorial Service. Thousands have gathered in Hagley Park today to remember those that were tragically lost exactly one year ago. VIPs are currently taking their place. This vast park, located in the central city, quickly became a safe haven for the hundreds of people who found themselves suddenly homeless or unable to get home. It's a special place for many Cantabrians. POIGNANT MUSIC As news of the tragedy spread through NZ and to the world, many countries responded with immediate offers of assistance. World leaders also added their support. In the immediate moments following the quake, rescue and response was offered by ordinary citizens and emergency services on duty. Although communication was initially difficult and a full picture of the devastation took many hours to be obtained, a full emergency management structure was in place within two hours. One experienced international USAR team member described the response as the best-organised emergency he had witnessed. Help came from around the world, and it came quickly. 429 trained and equipped Urban Search and Rescue teams arrived to supplement the 150 NZ USAR already on site. They came from Australia, China, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, Many of them received standing ovations from appreciative locals as they walked through Christchurch Airport upon arrival. Surface flooding was widespread, and liquefaction caused massive damage. It was a matter of sharing and helping where you could. Thousands of people, including Canterbury University's Student Volunteer Army, helped with the clean-up efforts, removing over 200,000 tons of liquefaction silt. Fund-raising and support efforts were established throughout the country, with many individuals, community groups and companies providing food and services to the city. The people here are hardy folk. Their tenacity and strength is evident. New buildings will replace the fallen. And while it will not be the same as before, it will still be Christchurch. One year later, friends and relatives of the deceased are here to commemorate their passing. We're live at Hagley Park. The service is about to commence. Official guests have arrived. The injured, families of victims... CONCH BLOWS (SPEAKS MAORI) Haere mai. (SPEAKS MAORI) Let me translate. I glorify our father, the son, the holy spirit. And so to our distinguished visitors ` Those of you who reside beneath the stars of the northern hemisphere. Descend on this, our island. Welcome To our province But more important, we remember those of our loved ones that have passed. Much has been said, and much can be said. But I rather summarise the outcomes of the generosity that came from our own people And the people of the world by quoting for you two principles of the founding document of this nation, the Treaty of Waitangi. This was a love that was bound upon governors. That the nation be made one. That the white skin be made equal with the brown skin. The other one: The time will come when the treaty will speak for us all, and will come from the hearts of the people. Having been on our marae the day after the earthquake, those principles came into being. The generosity came from the people the young and the old. It came from the hearts of the people in this island and the North Island And throughout the many countries of the world. It came from the brown skin and the white skin. And so, when I look at our whakapapa trees around us, the very thing that knits us together, I just welcomes you to the Port Hills here. All of us who are southern Maori are descendants. So are Maori ministers who are here, And your deputy mayor, Ngaire Button. You can see the importance of our whakapapa. You can't avoid it. Our relationships extends now around the globe. It is with humility That I can stand beside the leaders of our country And say to those who have come here today from offshore, welcome. Welcome. Twice welcome. Thank you very much. (SPEAKS MAORI) The national anthem. Te Reo Maori, the English language and sign language contributing to the mihi whakatau. # E ihowa atua # o nga iwi matou ra, # ata whakarangona, # me aroha noa. # Kia hua ko te pai, # kia tau to atawhai. # Manaakitia mai # Aotearoa. # God of Nations at Thy feet, # in the bonds of love we meet. # Hear our voices, we entreat, # God defend our free land. # Guard Pacific's triple star # from the shafts of strife and war. # Make her praises heard afar. # God defend NZ. # May the dead remain in the heavens. May the breath of life be upon us all. Now Mayor Bob Parker, Who for many is the symbol of the earthquake, needs no itnroduction. It is my great honour to be Chaplain to the NZ Police. I am assisting you today. I began that by introducing His Worship the Mayor. (SPEAKS MAORI) Tena koutou katoa. To the Right Honourable John Key, Prime Minister of NZ. To his Excellency the Governor general, Jerry Mateparae, welcome. To the members of Parliament, the many distinguished guests, welcome to this place. To the families and friends of those who we lost on February 22 2011, We welcome you. We know that this day, above all days, must be a hard day for you. There must be pain. There must be many thoughts that we cannot understand or share. But we are here with you and for you. And we know many have come from around the world, because people from so many countries were affected To those people who are with us today who carry with them physical scars ` lost limbs, injuries that make movement difficult ` everybody in this place thinks of you as well. Your lives have changed in ways we cannot contemplate. Finally, the people of Canterbury, who have gathered in this important place ` a sanctuary ` Thank you for being here for us all again today. Standing together is what we have learnt. And to all the first responders who are here with us today, We owe you a debt of gratitude. You gave so much service when your own lives were difficult enough. This is like nothing else we have ever experienced in this place. And it is still a difficult time. We acknowledge that. Questions to be answered; suburbs to be rebuilt. It was the day that changed things for us in this province in the city irrevocably. We can never be the same again. We have got new links now, though, Forged through what happened to us. The nations directly involved ` Australia, Canada, Ireland, China, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey, the US and the UK. Those are bonds that will never be broken. Those same countries said people to help within hours of the event. We had USAR teams from seven nations. We had defence Force personnel. And we had so much goodwill directed towards us from around the planet and around the country. And from around our city, from one side to the other. To those of you who are watching or listening, or who have travelled here today, and have done so much to help, we will never forget. No city has ever been through anything like this before. There is no blueprint. We have also learned some important lessons. We have learned that when we are together, When we listen to each other, Extraordinary things can happen. The way our friends and neighbours reached out to us. The way that once of the city reached out to another side of the city. And the way we as a community redesigned the future of our city ` A vision, a plan That will shape the foundations for the new city. We are seeing a resurgence in spirit. We have had our differences ` creative and otherwise ` But that is not who we really are. No city has ever been more strongly united In wanting to recover, rebuild and once more be a great place to live and work. We have a great task in front of us to rebuild the city fit for the dreams of those who lost And for those generations that follow us. The people of the city and this province See what you've been through And know you are remarkable people. Let us work together To rebuild the city fit for Cantabrians. Thank you. I will introduce one of our special local heroes, young NZer of the year Sam Johnson. For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven ` a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to throw away; a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace. Now it's time to sing. Whakaaria Mai. To introduce to you now, John Hooker # Whakaaria mai tou ripeka ki au # tiaho mai ra roto i te po # hei kona au titiro atu ai. # Ora, mate, hei au koe noho ai. # Whakaaria mai tou ripeka ki au # Whakaaria mai tou ripeka ki au # tiaho mai ra roto i te po # hei kona au titiro atu ai. # Ora, mate, hei au koe noho ai. # O Lord my God, # when I in awesome wonder # consider all the works Thy hand hath made, # I see the stars, # I hear the mighty thunder. # Thy power throughout the universe displayed. # Then sings my soul, my saviour God, to Thee ` # how great Thou art, # how great Thou art. # Then sings my soul, my saviour God, to Thee ` # how great Thou art, # how great Thou art. # closely associated to the late Howard Morrison. Now it is time for John key to read our second blessing for us. Romans ch.8 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? No. In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. and now praise led by police chaplain Jim Patrick. We thank you God for the courage and determination of all who place their own lives in jeopardy to secure the safety of others. And remember especially all rescue workers and we pray for them as they continue to offer this service. We give you thanks for the courage, the compassion and the commitment of so many who reached out to help others in these difficult times. May the spirit of community care for one another strengthen and grow as we journey together. Recalling the communities which have been damaged or destroyed. Let us pray for all those who have lost homes and livelihoods, those who continue to come to terms with grief and those who live with the injuries they sustained. Let us pray for all those whose lives are weighed down with uncertainty and his anxiety feels overwhelming. His decisions affect the lives of others. And so let us pray for those who have the responsibilities of leadership and decision-making in the recovery of our city and its people. May listened with care to our community and be open and transparent in the decision-making. May they have wisdom and courage to do what is needed to be done, always mindful of the citizens who have entrusted them these responsibilities. Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come; thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory for ever and ever. Amen. We now move to acts of remembrance. As the mere mention earlier on, many nations represented here today. There are also many faiths represented here today. And now some young people are going to lead us in an act of remembrance. With the stirring of the wind and in the chill of winter; under the blue sky and in the warmth of summer, we remember them. In all that they achieved and for all that might have been; at the dawn of the day and in the setting sun, we remember them. In treasured memories of the past and during the days to come, we remember them. With joys we long to share and in sorrow we bear alone; in work we have to do and with life we have to give, we remember them. From all corners of the world, with all our creeds, with all our similarities and differences, we remember them. ORCHESTRA PLAYS POIGNANT MUSIC 'FANFARE FOR THE COMMON MAN' By the Linwood College Orchestra. APPLAUSE And now time to pay respects for those who felt the earthquake. The names of those who died in and is a result of the February 22nd 2011 earthquake will now be read out Dr Maysoon Mahdi Abbas. Lalaine Collado Agatep. Dr Husam Sabar Al-Ani. Jane-Marie Alberts. Mary Louise Anne Bantillo Amantillo. Jayden Brytane Andrews-Howland. Emmabelle Cabahug Anoba. Marina Arai. Linda Isobel Arnold. Pamela Christina Barkle. Matthew Lyle Beaumont. Dr Dominic Joseph Gerard Bell. Heidi Julie Berg. Valquin Descalsota Bensurto. Carey Stuart Bird. Andrew James Llewellyn Bishop. Nina Jane Bishop. Iris Botting. Pamela (Pam) Maree Brien. Rhys Frank Brookbanks. Melanie Jane Brown. Henry Ross Bush. Ivy Jane Cabunilas. Yu Cai. Ian Neville Caldwell. Cristiano Carazo-Chandler. Helen Margaret Chambers. Yang Chen. John Kristoffer Villegas Chua. Susan Patricia Chuter. Stephen Cochrane. Rachel Elizabeth Conley. Philip Graeme Reeve Coppeard. Patrick John Coupe. Donald Ashby Cowey. Andrew Christian Ross Craig. John Barry Craig (known as Barry). Estelle Marie Cullen. Dr Tamara Cvetanova. Betty Irene Dickson. Joanna Clare Didham. Jennifer Ann Donaldson. Paul Clarence Dunlop. Marielle Falardeau. Dian Mary Falconer. Adam Stephen Fisher. Maureen Valerie Fletcher. Ian Foldesi. Jewel Jose Francisco. Samuel Reese Gibb. Jaime Robert McDowell Gilbert. Joanne May Giles. Baxtor Gowland. Elizabeth Jane Grant (known as Jane). Natasha Sarah Hadfield. Yuki Hamasaki. Xiling Han. Tamara Lia Harca. Jayden Harris. Yuki Hasumoto. Yumiko Hata. Miki Hayasaka. Wen He. Marion Isabella McKirdy Hilbers. Yuko Hirabayashi. Yoshiko Hirauchi. Jen/Jin Hii. Christopher Grant Homan. Amanda Jane Hooper. Megumi Horita. Hifumi Hoshiba. Siwen Huo. Haruki Hyakuman. Rika Hyuga. Toshiko Imaoka. Gabi Ingel. Thanydha Intarangkun. Toshiko Imaoka. Tomoki Ishikuro. Kyle Brandon Jack-Midgley. Man Jin. Kayo Kanamaru. Kyoko Kawahata. Beverley Faye Kennedy. Saori Kikuda. Yasuhiro Kitagawa. Chang Lai. Wai Fong Lau. Hsin Hung Lee. Normand Lee. Jin-Yan Leng. Ofer Levy. De Li. Wanju Li. Xia Li. Phimphorn Liangchuea. Adrienne Isobel Lindsay. Haruthaya Luangsurapeesakul. Shawn Lucas. Scott William Emerson Lucy. Catherine McNicol Lunney. Philip John McDonald. Matthew Stuart McEachen. Owen Thomas McKenna. Teresa McLean (nee Elms). Donna Merrie Manning. Kelly Lynn Maynard. Heather Marilyn Meadows. Ezra Mae Sabayton Medalle. Janet Dawn Meller. Adrienne Meredith. Ofer Binyamin Mizrahi. Kelsey Sinitta Moore. Emi Murakami. Jillian Lesley Murphy. Melissa Ann Neale. Erica Avir Reyes Nora. Blair James O'Connor. John Joseph O'Connor. Noriko Otsubo. Linda Rosemary Parker. Joseph Tehau Pohio. Taneysha Gail Prattley. Wanpen Preeklang. Jessie Lloyd Redoble. Deborah Ann Roberts. Joseph Stuart Routledge (known as Stuart). Lucy Routledge. Jeff Pelesa Sanft. Saya Sakuda. Yoko Sakurai. Gillian Sayers. Susan Lyn Selway. Emma Shaharudin. Elizabeth Sinclair. Dr Allan Alexander Sinclair. Christopher Patrick Smith Christine Patricia (Trish) Stephenson. Reta Stewart. Beverley May Stick. Earl Nicholas Stick. Michael Stuart Coulter Styant. Neil Glyn Stocker. Rhea Mae Sumalpong. Yoko Suzuki. Te Taki (Wally) Tairakena. Hiroko Tamano. Brian Warrington Taylor. Desley Ann Thomson. Isaac James Thompson. Lesley Jane Thomson. Gregory James Tobin. Shane Robert Tomlin. Elsa Torres de Frood. Asuka Tsuchihashi. Hui Yun Tu. Yurika Uchihira. Amanda Jayne (Mandy) Uriao. Valeri Volnov. Limin Wang. Tao Wang. Graham Weild. Joan Dorothy Weild. Lisa Patricia Willems. Murray John Wood. Julie Kathryn Wong. Stephen Robert Wright. Owen Morris Wright. Paul Khye Soon Wu. Jittra Waithayatadapong. Siriphan Wongbunngam. Sisi Xin. Linlin Xu. Xiujuan Xu. Ayako Yamaguchi. Didem Yaman. Mina Yamatani. Caiying Ye. Saki YOKOTA. Gilhwan Yu. Naon Yu. Hui Zhang. Weiyu Zhang. Di-Di Zhang. Yantao Zhong. Xioa-Li ZHOU. ORCHESTRA PLAYS All 185 victims remembered collectively in the lead up to 12:51 the exact time when the earthquake struck last year, affecting almost every person in Christchurch. As Bob Parker said, an unprecedented event with no blueprint. Christchurch in Canterbury reflect on this moment last year. The New Zealand Army band will play to assist the reflection leading up to the moment of silence, to be led by the Most Rev Barry Jones the Catholic Bishop of Christchurch. MUSIC STOPS NZ ARMY BAND PLAYS As the moment the earthquake struck this time last year two-minutes' silence to be observed here in Hagley Park and across all TV NZ channels. Today I respect to those who have been victims of the earthquake and the enormity of this tragedy let us now observe 2 min of silence. God, whose treasure of goodness is infinite, the all I can grasp and love I can understand, our hearts opened and sincere prayer. All those whose lives have been changed forever by the earthquake on 22 February 2011, We commend to your mercy those who lost their lives. Remember those who have since departed this life, grieving and distraught families, entered thereby into a time of sadness, loneliness, have mercy on them all, O God. Those at the wounds and injuries both visible and not, From the earthquakes that continue to opress us. Your son Jesus showed us to be the position, know your healing hand. People have memories of buildings falling, people being crushed entrapped. Have mercy on them and grant them peace. We pray in Jesus's name, amen. Full coverage continues on TV one. Jerry Mateparae Will address the crowd. I will now ask the right Lt Jerry Mateparae to address the crowd. (SPEAKS MAORI) distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, We are gathered here for this memorial service. Greetings. I salute you all. I acknowledge the Right Honourable Jon key, the Prime Minister, Bob Parker, the mayor of Christchurch, families of people who lost people in the earthquake one year ago. I would like to read a message from Charles the Prince of Wales. To mark the diamond jubilee of the Queen. 'It has been more than 20 years since I've visited NZ. My wife and I watched in horror the desolation that struck the city. The suffering continues to this day. as you seek to rebuild the lives in the face of this tragedy. My eldest son was so moved by people he met in these horrific events. The best of New Zealand People's characteristics have come to the fore. The people of New Zealand have held you steady as you go through the process of rebuilding the city in your lives. You will know better than me how the bonds of friendship and family have drawn together to make a stronger resilient community. My wife joins me in extending a continuing and heartfelt condolences. To those whose grief may ease in time but not end. We can only offer you our warmest encouragement. Charles, Prince of Wales. At 1251, February 22, 2011, people's lives were changed by a devastating earthquake. Families ripped apart, and thousands of homes and buildings were destroyed it beyond repair. People in far-flung lands lost people and grieved. We have been in pain since this day a year ago. The names of etched on memorials in our memories. Monarch butterflies will be released. Caterpillars will be transformed into creatures of delicate beauty. A year on from the calamitous events, we also look ahead. Today marks the start of a new day in a new beginning for us all. Especially for the people of Christchurch and Canterbury. Like the life cycle of the butterfly, the community will be rebuilt. It is a community of people who are committed to a strong and vibrant future for themselves and for the children, grandchildren and future generations here in Christchurch and Canterbury. Achieving the aspiration will take time. Cities are not built in a day. I have no doubts that the pathway will be travelled. That goal will be achieved. The people in Christchurch unmarked by the values of which all New Zealanders are strong. They have repeatedly demonstrated the resilience and got stuck into help friends and strangers. There is a strong sense of community. People do not walk the pathway alone. Families and the people of New Zealand are walking with you. We have always been with you. It has been New Zealand's tragedy. There are a few annoying us that have been untouched by this. Together we will build a stronger and better Christchurch. It will regain its status on the plains of Canterbury as a vibrant garden city. To close I would like to read a Poem. It speaks to this beauty of the city. There lies a city folded in the mist, Like a great Meadow in the morn, Each with that thousands thousand Glinted globes. Each of his streets is closed. It will not be the same vista that the Arnold Paul wrote about. Some things will not change. A proud prosperous city will stand. It will be the heaven at the end of long lives. APPLAUSE. In addition to the wonderful address, and a heartfelt words from Prince of Wales, we have an address from Hillary Rodham Clinton. It has been a year, that the memories are still fresh. I was shocked to see the scope of the damage. So many lives lost, so many businesses and homes destroyed. We began to work out how the United States could help. That's what friends are for. Along with many other countries, we centres Urban search and rescue team to provide assistance. When it ended, they gave their equipment to the Kiwi operators. When the earthquake struck Japan weeks later, New Zealand sent their people. We in America call that paying it forward. Christchurch, we grieve with you. Please note we will continue to support you. And we look forward to a long cooperation to seize the opportunities of the 21st century. Thank you. The message from the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. LINWOOD COLLEGE ORCHESTRA PERFORMS 'NIMROD' Linwood College Orchestra. Now we hear from the people of Christchurch themselves. In Greek mythology, the Phoenix bird rose from the ashes. It was destroyed in fire and rose to have a new youth. That's why the Christchurch having. We've always had a mantra that iT's not what happens to you, it's how you deal with. I feel like we have been pushed to our limits so we know how far we can go as a community and what we can get through. People discovered strength they never knew they had. They've been tested like never before and responded magnificently. A �sign of their character and spirit. You just dig in. We handled it really well. We're going through this. We won't have the same as what we had. But I believe we'll have something even better. We'll be greater people for it. There is a release of optimism and positivity, which is important. Deluge of positive responses from people. People are staggered by the damage. 'You've lost a lot.' We have, but that's the opportunity. People were sent off to world wars. The challenge in our time is to deal with what we have. A number of our colleagues in Auckland were in the bar having a beer when an aftershock rolled through. We saw a fighting spirit. You look out how your neighbour is doing. Friendships have been born out of just digging together for a couple weeks. Special. Everyone knows everyone. It's like a village. Since the earthquake, lots of people have been so much more friendly. I love all the people and how they're so nice. Living in a city where people care about each other is wonderful. You go see the neighbours. The main thing I love of the people and the culture. The most important thing is the people. Friendly. It's absolutely incredible. There's no way I'd leave. People want to know more about you and involve you in their lives. It's people. That's why I'm here and will stay here. Christchurch has loyalty family values. We've got the best rugby team in the world. I would leave here, as far as the national game goes. CORRECTION: wouldn't Gardens bring life and culture back into the city. Theatre companies are starting up as well. All these beautiful little companies come from nowhere. The buzz and atmosphere of the people was coming alive again in Cashel Mall. We were astounded. I just walked around Ballantynes and thought we're going to be fine. They did a wonderful job in there. You can't be negative. Look at all the things that have been done so far ` Cashel St. Who would have thought that walking into a container would be a way to shop? That's pretty unique. Cashel St is just so positive. That shows things can be done differently. People put coffeecarts and Gardens out in the streets. People have been able to recreate things. Unique and exciting. We are so proud that we are still here. We want to part of everything and support the initiatives and innovation. We will have a whole new set of architecture, like Napier. We'll be iconic in that regard. It will be Christchurch. They are saying Napier is art deco. Christchurch will be the safest place ` earthquake-proof. And it's going to be so eco-friendly. Just such an awesome city. It can be really modern and so awesome. Futuristic, I hope. Will know all there is to know about the seismic risks, exactly where and how to build. A better place to live for us and our families. The future will be very different, better. The opportunity to rebuild is phenomenal. It will be iconic. An unprecedented opportunity ` a rebuild made possible by insurance money, not debt. From bad things, good things happen. We never want the bad things, but we treasure the good things come out of it. The ones in years to come in the new city... We need to lay a mark on it. I'd like to come back in 30 years and see what's happened. I know I can't, but... A chance to really make something. A wonderful opportunity to start again. We want to be a place where people come and learn how we did it. Christchurch will be built on positive people. There's a lot of 'what ifs'. By thing we have to imagine how great our city could be. I'm very excited. I've got sons. The city they inherit will be more exciting, vibrant and appealing. (SINGS) # So many things in Christchurch I love # like walking through Hagley Park # this year has been different from every other year # the devastating earthquake just had to appea # our fair city is gone # but we stay strong # rebuild # in a few more years, # Christchurch will be as good as new # imagine the cathedral standing tall and proud # children smiling, laughing loud # our fair city is gone # but we stay strong # rebuild # in a few more years, # Christchurch will be as good as new # good as new # good as new APPLAUSE It's true that we have lost so much, but we have so much look forward to. 'YOU RAISE ME UP' APPLAUSE # When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary; # When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary; # when troubles come and my heart burdened be, # then I am still and wait here in the silence # until you come and sit awhile with me. # You raise me up # so I can stand on mountains. # You raise me up # to walk on stormy seas. # I am strong # when I am on your shoulders. # You raise me up # to more than I can be. # There is no life, # no life without its hunger. # Each restless heart beats so imperfectly. # But when you come and I am filled with wonder, # sometimes I think I glimpse eternity. # You raise me up # so I can stand on mountains. # You raise me up # to walk on stormy seas. # I am strong # when I am on your shoulders. # You raise me up # to more than I can be. # You raise me up # so I can stand on mountains. # You raise me up # to walk on stormy seas. # I am strong # when I am on your shoulders. # You raise me up # to more than I can be. # # You raise me up # so I can stand on mountains. # You raise me up # to walk on stormy seas. # I am strong # when I am on your shoulders. # You raise me up # to more than I can be. # APPLAUSE # You raise me up # to more than I can be. # APPLAUSE the Civic Memorial service approaches that conclusion. A blessing from the Anglican Bishop of Christchurch. We have hurt so much and our hearts are so full. For those of lost loved ones or been injured spiritually or physically, we wish you God's peace. Lord bless you and keep you, Make his face the shine upon you. Grant you peace. For those who want to move on, we have heard the words 'for everything there is a season.' Glory to God, whose power working within us can do more than we can imagine. And to all of us I repeat the words of a man we call the son of God. 'I've come that you might have life and have had it in all abundance.' And the blessing of God ` father, son, holy spirit ` May you indeed cause Christchurch rise again. And with the blessing comes the placement of floral tributes to wrap up the service. The positivity, fighting spirit and defiance