Tuesday, 17 November 2015, 10:45 am Press Release: Auckland Council
17 November 2015
Flags to be flown at half-mast
for Paris
The Mayor has directed that flags
flying from council buildings across Auckland be flown at
half-mast today as Aucklanders express their sorrow and
solidarity with the people of Paris.
It follows a
request from the Prime Minister’s Office to councils
around New Zealand and comes after Auckland Council set up a
Book of Condolence for Aucklanders to share their thoughts
with Parisians in the aftermath of the attacks.
The
book is available for signing on the ground floor of the
Auckland Town Hall on Queen St during business hours from
today until Friday, November 20.
“I am sure many
Aucklanders will take this opportunity to stand united with
the people of Paris at this time of tragedy,” says Len
Brown.
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