Lei for Christchurch Al Noor Mosque

The mile-long lei was gifted to the city of Christchurch in the wake of the Christchurch terrorist attacks on 15 March.

Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel, Shagaf Khan and emergency services staff receive the lei.

Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel and Shagaf Khan receive the lei.

Emergency services staff with the lei.

Kimokeo Kapahulehua blows a shell

Kimokeo Kapahulehua greets those attending the ceremony.

Members of Hawaiian delegation at lei ceremony

The lei was placed on the Al Noor mosque.

Following the handover of the lei, members of the Lei of Aloha delegation embraced the people of Christchurch who received the lei.

Shagaf Khan hugs members of the Lei of Aloha delegation.

Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel hugs Robert DeVinck, one of the delegates for the Lei of Aloha.