He did a site inspection of the ChristChurch Cathedral, where he was welcomed by choristers before speaking at a reception.

Charles told the audience the cathedral's "desperately sad disfigurement is a moving reminder" of so much loss.

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16 Feb: Firefighters have responded to more than 850 calls overnight - with severe gusts and intense downpours in the centre of the country

16 Feb: Blustery winds and heavy rain are continuing to impact parts of the country - particularly the lower North Island

16 Feb: Large swathes of the country are waking up under MetService weather warnings

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