Today we sadly remember the 185 New Zealanders and other nationals who tragically lost their lives three years ago at 12:51 in the Canterbury disaster.
Preparations for today's Christchurch earthquake memorial service are complete, with the remembrance being moved to a new home in the city's Botanic Gardens. International visitors have been arriving in the city ahead of today's third anniversary.
Symbolic 185 Empty Chairs
Families of the quake's Japanese victims yesterday afternoon laid stones and flowers at the CTV site in memory of their lost loved ones.
Among them was survivor Mayumi Asakawa. She says it is important to come back to where so many of her friends and teachers perished.
"I want to pray for Christchurch and just, I say I never forget you and I'm fine," she said.
The families will be at the CTV site again today. Elsewhere, a public remembrance for all 185 quake victims begins at midday. The memorial service takes place in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens in a move away from the CBD. Mayor Lianne Dalziel says the new venue is more appropriate.
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