At least 15 people were killed and 42 injured in the terrorist attack authorities say was designed to target the Jewish community at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday.
Dunedin Abrahamic Interfaith Group secretary the Rev Greg Hughson, of the Mornington Methodist Parish, said his thoughts were with the families of those who lost their lives or were injured.
"We’ve written to the Jewish leaders in Dunedin offering our condolences and support. It’s time to stand together in solidarity against this evil act."
The terrorist attack brought back distressing memories of the Christchurch mosque shootings on March 15, 2019, he said.
Back then, Dunedin stood in solidarity with its Muslim community and the same needed to happen for its Jewish community, Mr Hughson said.
"Anti-Semitism of any form is unacceptable and this is a murder of innocent people.
"It’s just tragic."
