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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon lays wreath at Christchurch earthquake memorial service
Summary by Ground News
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has joined a memorial ceremony to mark the 13th anniversary of Christchurch's deadly 2011 earthquake. The 6.3-magnitude earthquake killed 185 people and caused widespread damage and destruction, including the collapse of the CTV building in Madras Street. Dozens of people stood quietly with their heads bowed on the banks of the Avon River as the names of the people who lost their lives were read aloud.