Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial, National memorial near Avon River in Christchurch, New Zealand.
This riverside memorial features steel panels with names of those who lost their lives in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, spanning both banks of Avon River.
The memorial opened on February 22, 2017, marking the sixth anniversary of the earthquake that caused substantial destruction throughout the Canterbury region.
The memorial incorporates Māori cultural elements, known as Oi Manawa, reflecting the deep connection between the local community and their cultural heritage.
The memorial site encompasses 9,800 square meters of accessible space and can accommodate up to 2,000 people during commemoration events.
A design competition involving 330 submissions from 37 countries led to the creation of this memorial, which received government funding of 11 million New Zealand dollars.
Location: Christchurch
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Website: http://canterburyearthquakememorial.co.nz
GPS coordinates: -43.53450,172.63130
Latest update: March 5, 2025 04:50
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