Communities across New Zealand commemorate Sixth Anniversary of March 15 Terrorist Attacks

On the weekend of March 15, communities across New Zealand came together to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the tragic March 15 terrorist attacks. The Ministry for Ethnic Communities participated in several events in Christchurch and Wellington to honour the memory of the Shuhada (martyrs) and support survivors.

Saturday, 15 March: Unity Hui in Christchurch

The weekend's events began on Saturday, 15 March morning with the Unity Hui in Christchurch. Rt Hon Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, and Hon Mark Mitchell, Minister for Ethnic Communities, addressed the gathering. They paid tribute to the matryrs and survivors of the attacks, reaffirming New Zealand's commitment to diversity, unity, and peace. Both leaders praised the Muslim community for their ongoing efforts to promote education, inclusivity, and cross-community connections.

Our Chief Executive Mervin Singham engaged with community leaders, including the Unity Week organisers, to discuss the Ministry's support for initiatives like Unity Week, which aim to foster participation and social cohesion.