Mayor Lianne Dalziel congratulates Sir Bob Parker

Mayor of Christchurch Lianne Dalziel has extended her congratulations to Sir Bob Parker, saying that his New Year Honour will be well-received by the city as a whole.

"Sir Bob's performance after the first earthquake in particular, something we were not really prepared for, will always stand out in my mind as going beyond the call of duty.

"His authoritative voice offering reliable information, delivered in such a reassuring manner at our time of need, is what people will always remember.

"That’s precisely what people needed at the time and he delivered all of that and more," Mayor Dalziel said.

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