Respect...Pupils, staff and families from Alexandra Primary School observed two minutes silence from 12.51pm yesterday, as a mark of respect for those killed in the Christchurch earthquake last week. Photo by Colin Williscroft.
Respect...Pupils, staff and families from Alexandra Primary School observed two minutes silence from 12.51pm yesterday, as a mark of respect for those killed in the Christchurch earthquake last week. Photo by Colin Williscroft.
The Tussock Creek light wagon trail gathers in a C formation on Kenmore station on Tuesday as a mark of respect for the victims of the Christchurch. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery.
Lewis Commons, a first year Canterbury University student stands with girlfriend Shannen Kennedy, a first year student at Otago, also of Christchurch during the 2 minutes silence held in the Carrington College dining hall. Photo by Emily Cannan.
Around 140 students and staff respected the 2 minutes silence together at Carrington College. Warden Ashley Day said that they had 53 student residents from Canterbury but none had had immediate family bereavments. Photo by Emily Cannan.
Luke Maclean-McMahon during the service and 2 minutes silence in the Octagon. Photo by Peter McIntosh.
The Reverend Father Geoff Hughes and his hearing ear dog Toby watch from the steps of St Paul's Cathedral during the 2 minutes silence in the Octagon. Photo by Peter McIntosh
Belgian tourists Min Panier (left) and Luc Tesseur, of Antwerp, were in Christchurch last Tuesday when the earthquake occurred, they attend the 2 minutes of silence in the Octagon. Photo by Peter McIntosh.
Candles layed during the 2 minutes silence in the Octagon for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Photo by Peter McIntosh.
People leave after the 2 minutes silence in the Octagon for the victims of the Christchurch. Photo by Peter McIntosh.
The crowd during the 2 minutes silence in the Octagon for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Photo by Peter McIntosh.
The crowd during the 2 minutes silence in the Octagon for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Photo by Peter McIntosh.
The Town Clock showing 12.51pm, during the 2 minutes silence in the Octagon for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Photo by Peter McIntosh.
People stand on the Civic Centre during the 2 minutes silence in the Octagon for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Photo by Peter McIntosh.
The RSA choir sing during the service for the 2 minutes silence in the Octagon for the victims of the Christchurch. Photo by Peter McIntosh.
The crowd during the 2 minutes silence in the Octagon for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Photo by Peter McIntosh.
The crowd during the 2 minutes silence in the Octagon for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Photo by Peter McIntosh.
Joanne Wright (left) , her husband Malcolm (right) both of Christchurch with their daughter Alyssa Wright of Dunedin at the Octagon rally prior to observing two minutes silence. Photo by Linda Robertson.
Daniel Bretz (4) of Dunedin with his parents Dave and Tania Bretz at the Octagon rally observing two minutes silence. Photo by Linda Robertson.
Candles and flowers in the upper Octagon following a rally observing two minutes silence at 1.51pm for the people of Canterbury following the Christchurch earthquake. Photo by Linda Robertson.
Dunedin mayor Dave Cull talks to the crowds gathered at the Octagon. Photo by Linda Robertson.
Silent . . . St Kewinn's College principal Paul Olsen (right) and student leader Willaim Plunket lead about 400 staff and pupils in two minutes' silence for Christchurch earhquake victims yesterday. Photo by David Bruce.
Be strong . . . Kia Kaha Christchurch stickers appeared all over the Queenstown CBD yesterday afternoon. Photo by Tracey Roxburgh.
Reflecting . . . Some of those gathered at the Village Green in Queenstown yesterday afternoon before observing the national two-minute silence. Photo by Tracey Roxburgh.
Reflecting . . . Some of those gathered at the Village Green in Queenstown yesterday afternoon before observing the national two-minute silence. Photo by Tracey Roxburgh.
Touching embrace . . . A woman hugs a small child during the two-minute silence in Queenstown yesterday, marking seven days to the minute of the Christchurch earthquake. Photo by Tracey Roxburgh.
Support from all quarters... A pair of temporary automated signs near Frankton Rd displayed the message ``Kia kaha Christchurch'' and reminded motorists of the national two-minute silence at 12.51pm, yesterday. Photo by James Beech.
Friends comfort each other after the Kia Kaha Christchurch event. Photo by Joe Dodgshun.
Two minutes silence observed in the Octagon for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Photo by Craig Baxter.
Two minutes silence observed in the Octagon for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Photo by Craig Baxter.
Two minutes silence observed in the Octagon for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Photo by Craig Baxter.
Two minutes silence observed in the Octagon for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Photo by Craig Baxter.
Two minutes silence observed in the Octagon for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. The RSA choir are shown in front. Photo by Craig Baxter.
A labourer attends the two minutes silence observed in the Octagon for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake from the Town Hall window. Photo by Craig Baxter.
Two minutes silence observed in the Octagon for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Photo by Craig Baxter.
Two minutes silence observed in the Octagon for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Photo by Craig Baxter.
Two minutes silence observed in the Octagon for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Photo by Craig Baxter.
Two minutes silence observed in the Octagon for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Photo by Craig Baxter.
Two minutes silence observed in the Octagon for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Photo by Craig Baxter.
Pupils, parents and teachers at Warrington School observe two minutes of silence at 12.51pm on Tuesday, March 1, one week after the Christchurch earthquake. Photo by Peter Dowden.
QLDC mayor Vanessa van Uden (left) and deputy mayor Lyal Cocks observe two minutes silence for Christchurch Earthquake victims in the Wanaka Dinosaur Playground.
Two minutes silence for those killed in the Christchurch earthquake is marked in the Octagon yesterday afternoon. Photo by Gerard O'Brien.
Two minutes silence for those killed in the Christchurch earthquake is marked in the Octagon yesterday afternoon. Photo by Gerard O'Brien.
Photos are by Otago Daily Times photogaphers and reporters as they recorded the Otago communities coming together for 2 minutes of silence in support of Christchurch.