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Wednesday 22nd February 2012 is the first anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake that took the lives of 185 people. New Zealand will remember with memorial services. For most of the rest of the world it is 'old news'.
Please spare a thought for those who lost their loved ones, their treasures, homes, jobs and their peace of mind. Also the 4300 injured, many seriously, who are still struggling with recovery. Demolition continues on 1400+ buildings and the city is changed for ever. Lives are changed for ever, and the aftershocks continue still, every day.
In abandoned suburbs waiting for the bulldozers nature encroaches, the grass grows high and the roses in once immaculate gardens run wild, sneaking through windows, doors and cracks. It is eerily quiet, the birds don't sing.
The people of Christchurch are strong and resilient, they love their city. One day it will again be a proud and beautiful place.

For all earthquake victims, anywhere in the world, a white rose, symbol of light.
Kia Kaha