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Christchurch Mosque Terror Attack 15/3/19

Published: Wed 20 Mar 2019 04:02 PM
The following is a summary of Scoop coverage of the 15 March 2019 attacks on worshippers at the Masjid Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Masjid Mosque in Christchurch.
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Planned For 29 March: National Remembrance Service
A National Remembrance Service for the victims of the Christchurch mosques terrorist attack, and all those affected by it, will be held at 10am on Friday 29 March, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced. More>>
NZ Govt - Peters: Statement to the Organisation of Islamic CooperationNZ Police - Name Release 4 – Christchurch Terror Attack - Name release 3 - Name release 2Name Release 1NZ Police - Statement on Christchurch accused’s firearms licence - Christchurch terror attack – victim identification completeCanterbury DHB - Update from Christchurch Hospital Sunday, 24 March 2019 - 23 March - 22 MarchUN - Racism: UN experts condemn mosque attacksEuro Med Monitor - Racist rhetoric in Europe on the riseBinoy Kampmark - Globalising the Christchurch Shootings
21/3: Ban On Military Style Semi-Automatics And Assault Rifles
Military style semi-automatics and assault rifles will be banned in New Zealand under stronger new gun laws announced today, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says... Related parts used to convert these guns into MSSAs are also being banned, along with all high-capacity magazines.
“An amnesty will be put in place for weapons to be handed in, and Cabinet has directed officials to develop a buyback scheme...All semi-automatic weapons used during the terrorist attack on Friday 15 March will be banned." More>>
Scoop Video - Government Announces Gun Control MeasuresNZ Police - Police announce process to hand over reclassified MSSAsScience Media Centre - Urgent changes to gun laws – Expert ReactionChristchurch City Council - Christchurch Terror Attack: Fact Sheet for Media 21/3/19National - National supports firearms reformGreens - Gun control welcomed by GreensFish and Game NZ - Fish & Game supports firearm law reformsFederated Farmers - Federated Farmers supports toughening up on firearmsPolice Association - Government applauded for decisive action on firearmsTrademe - Trade Me supports Government’s firearms law amendmentsRNZ - Live updates: Christchurch mosque terror attacks day 7 - Day 6 - Social media feels heat on hate after crisis in Christchurch RNZ Report: No Mention Of Right-Wing Threat In 10 Years Of GCSB/SIS Docs
There is not one specific mention of the threat posed by white supremacists or right-wing nationalism in 10 years of public documents from the Security Intelligence Service or the GCSB. More>>
RNZ - SIS accused of breaching NZ Muslims' rightsGordon Campbell - Gordon Campbell on what government could have done betterMinistry of Education - Lockdown review starts 2 April 2019
Gordon Campbell: On What Government Could Have Done Better
Across New Zealand and the wide world beyond, PM Jacinda Ardern has justifiably won a ton of praise for how she has responded to the Christchurch attacks... Arguably though, and alongside those significant achievements, there have been a few areas where the performance of the coalition government and its agencies have been less than stellar. More>>
Peter Dunne - Dunne Speaks: Beware the Ides of March
Two Minute Silence Planned For 22/3: Auckland Mosques Opening Their Doors To All
Mosques in the four corners of Auckland will open their doors on Friday night for people of all faiths to gather in remembrance of the 50 lives lost in the Christchurch shootings. More>>
Maori Council - Maori to gather for a national Haka on FridayLove Aotearoa Hate Racism - Thousands expected at Sunday rallyAmnesty International - Thousands share messages of hope for our Muslim whānauHamilton City Council - Two locations for two minutes silence for ChristchurchJewish Council - New Zealand Jewish Support for ChristchurchUnite Union - National Day of mourning still neededPacific Leadership Forum - Condolences to our Muslim Community in AotearoaSocialist Equality Group - On the glorification of Jacinda ArdernGreg Rzesniowiecki - Petition call for a Royal Commission of Inquiry
Security: No Mention Of Right-Wing Threat In 10 Years Of GCSB/SIS Docs
Jane Patterson for RNZ: There is not one specific mention of the threat posed by white supremacists or right-wing nationalism in 10 years of public documents from the Security Intelligence Service or the GCSB. More>>
Ministry of Education - Lockdown review starts 2 April 2019
Parliament's Condolences: PM's Statement On Christchurch Mosques Terror Attack
Al salam Alaikum. Peace be upon you. And peace be upon all of us.
Mr Speaker the 15th of March will now forever be a day etched in our collective memories... More>>
National - Opposition Leader’s Address to Parliament on ChristchurchNZ First - Winston Peters Speech to Commemorate the Christchurch MosqueACT - ACT Leader's reply on Christchurch mosques terrorist attacks
Gordon Campbell: On Why The Government Shouldn't Run The Christchurch Massacre Inquiry
At Cabinet yesterday, the promised changes to our gun laws cleared their first hurdle. According to PM Jacinda Ardern, Cabinet agreed collectively “in principle” on a set of proposals to change New Zealand’s gun laws... Yesterday, Ardern also announced an inquiry into the background to the mosque attacks and into the role played by the SIS, GCSB, Police, Customs, and Immigration. More>>
RNZ - Live updates: Christchurch mosque terror attacks day 6 - Social media feels heat on hate after crisis in ChristchurchNZ Police - Name Release 1 - Police working relentlessly to complete formal IDs - Terror attack – 250 officers and staff dedicated to enquiryGordon Campbell - Gordon Campbell on effective changes to gun laws and the SIS - Gordon Campbell on Brexit and Christchurch tragedy pornThe Scoop Team - PM's Post-Cab 18/3/19: After The Mosques Terror AttackNZ Govt - PM statement on Christchurch mosques terror attack - Foreign Minister to visit Indonesia and TurkeyMaori Council - Maori to gather for a national Haka on FridayNZ Security Intelligence Service - NZSIS welcomes inquiry into the Christchurch attackGovt Communications Security Bureau - GCSB statement on the Christchurch terrorist attacksSpark Vodafone 2degrees - Open letter from the CEOs of Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees - Telcos advise of Christchurch donation scamsACC - ACC support extends to family members overseas - ACC sets up direct contact for victimsVictim Support - Update on Victim Support Givealittle FundQ+A- ASPI Head, Dr John Coyne interviewed by Corin Dann - Q+A: Minister Andrew Little interviewed by Corin DannScience Media Centre - Muslim identity and experiences in New Zealand - Christchurch attacks: gun control - Expert ReactionGreg Barton - Christchurch attacks are a stark warning of toxic politicsJoe Burton - Four lessons from the Christchurch terror attackStephen Croucher - The psychology of fear and hate, and what each of us can doDenis Muller - Attacks provide a new ethics lesson for professional mediaJohn Battersby - Overhauling gun and terrorism laws not enough
15/3/2019: Mosques Attacked in Christchurch
• There have been two attacks at the Masjid Al Noor Mosque next to Hagley Park, and at the Linwood Masjid Mosque in the suburb of Linwood, Christchurch
• Police commissioner says 50 confirmed dead in Christchurch terrorist attacks. One man charged with murder appeared in court on Saturday, two more apprehended - working to understand their involvement
• PM Jacinda Ardern has described it as a "terrorist attack" by those holding extremist views. She says NZ's gun laws will change.
• The national security threat level has been increased from low to high.
• Commissioner Bush said there were explosive devices attached to one vehicle that were stopped by police and these have been made safe by Defence Force personnel.
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New Zealand Muslim Association - Tragic Incident in ChristchurchAnjum Rahman - Exhausted, frustrated – 5 years seeking help against discriminationOut-Link - Lamia Imam: 'I cannot forgive the rhetoric that got us here' | RNZ NewsOut-Link - Vigils are useless without real changeRNZ - Four things to do following the Christchurch terror attacks - Mosque attacks: Tributes, vigils and mourning - Mosque attacks: 12,000 Wellingtonians express solidarity - Mosque attacks: Burying the Christchurch deadNZ Police - Christchurch Central Police station open - 18-year-old charged under Films Videos and Publications Classification Act [corrected] - Victim identification and nationalities - Update 15 - Update 14 - Update 13 - Update 12 - Update 11 – Christchurch Terror Attack - Update 10 - Update 9 - Update 8: 28-year-old charged with murder - Update 7 - Update 6 - Update 5 - Update 4 - Update 3 - Update 2 - Update 1 - Serious firearms incident, central ChristchurchNZ Govt - Changes at Parliament this week - National condolence book opened for Christchurch victims - Jacinda Ardern on Christchurch mass shooting – 9am 16 March - Intial update - PM on Christchurch shootingsGovernor-General - Message on- Christchurch - Message from The Queen to the Governor-General - A message from The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - Message from HRH The Prince of Wales to the Governor-GeneralOffice of the Speaker - Statement of thanks for condolence messagesUN - UN Secretary-General's Spokesman on NZ mosque attackNational - Opposition Leader condemns Christchurch attacksACT - Free Press: Reflections on Christchurch - ACT statement on Christchurch shootingCanterbury DHB - 48 patients with gunshot wounds being treated - 15/3: Christchurch Hospital and Outpatients locked downChristchurch City Council - Mayor’s message to the people of Christchurch - Saturday: Christchurch terror attacks: What you need to know - Council places its central city buildings in lock-downVictim Support - Victim Support launches Official FundAuckland Council - Auckland Council stands with ChristchurchHamilton City Council - Hamilton vigil following Christchurch terrorism attackHuman Rights Commissioner - Paul Hunt on the events in ChchMCH - New Zealand Flag half-masting directiveMSD - MSD extends contact centre hours due to Christchurch tragedyDIA - Sharing shooting video likely illegalBishop Peter - On behalf of Canterbury Church leadersAir NZ - Regional turboprop services out of Chch on 15/3 cancelledLGNZ - LGNZ extends condolences to those in ChristchurchPolice Association - Police Association fully supports call for gun law changesTrade Me Limited - Trade Me halts sale of semi-automatic weaponsNZ Medical Association - Doctors condemn attacks, call for action on gun controlNew Zealand Association Of Psychotherapists - Finding Compassion in a Dark DayNZ Bankers' Association - Banking industry contributes $1 million to Christchurch familiesASB Polyfest - Final Day of ASB Polyfest cancelledEmbassy of Israel -Christchurch terror attacksNZ Friends of Israel - Condemns Christchurch Mosque AttackPLO - Palestine condemns the terrorist attack on NZ mosquesCanadian Union of Postal Workers - CUPW Condemns Terrorist Attack in New ZealandAdrian Maidment - Adrian Maidment Cartoon: The Strength of our ResponsePublic Address Out-Link - Terrorism Offences and Murder Sentencing: An Explainer • Legal Beagle
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