Quake victims honoured with two minutes' silence (PHOTOS)
Country comes to a standstill for two minutes from 12.51pm, marking the one-week anniversary of the disaster.
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New Zealand came to a standstill at 12.51pm today to honour the victims of last Tuesday's earthquake, now thought to number around 240.
Prime Minister John Key and his wife Bronagh observed the period of silence in Christchurch, where they were joined by mayor Bob Parker. Rescue workers paused to mark the one-week anniversary of the disaster.
Scenes from official and spontaneous gatherings around the country, as captured by social networks:
The Viaduct, Auckland, outside a series of buildings housing Vodafone, HP and Microsoft staff, among others (via VodafoneNZ).
Outside Parliament (via @markdittmer and, below, @djmc).
Civic Square, Wellington (via @storminwalker).
Victoria Park, Auckland (via @Geni_ICT).
Outside Parliament (via @JessicaMutch).
Civic Square, Wellington (via @Honorary Kiwi).
The Octagon, Dunedin (via @five15design).
Red and black balloons released in Hamilton (via @jourdant).
Victoria Park, Auckland (via @AlcatelLucentNZ).
NBR staff
Tue, 01 Mar 2011
Tue, 01 Mar 2011
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Quake victims honoured with two minutes' silence (PHOTOS)
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