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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09 Feb: A critical road which connects Gisborne and the Eastern Bay of Plenty re-opens this morning for essential travel

08 Feb: Wellington officials are pushing for an investigation into the city's wastewater infrastructure

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