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Tributes for shooting victims flow from all corners of the world

Tributes for the victims of last Friday's mosque shootings in Christchurch continue to flow from all corners of the globe.

Hundreds of vigils are being held across the world in support of families who were affected by the tragedy, with many expressing their condolences and love through karakia, haka, and waiata.

Early this morning the people of Whanganui gathered at the Whanganui River where an emotional service took place.

For those who couldn’t be here this morning. Kia Kaha Christchurch. ❤️🖤

Posted by More FM Whanganui 92.8 on Sunday, March 17, 2019

Karakia this morning at the Pūtiki slipway sent the thoughts, prayers and aroha mai Te Awa Tupua ki Tangaroa to the...

Posted by Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui on Sunday, March 17, 2019

The Westminster Chorus and Barbershop New Zealand sang a beautiful rendition of the well-known Māori classic, 'Pō Karekare Ana'.

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Westminster Chorus with Vocal FX - Pokare Kare Ana

July 6, 2018 Orlando, FL Sharing this moment with our brothers from New Zealand was an incredible experience. We love you Vocal FX #KiaKaha

Posted by Westminster Chorus on Friday, March 15, 2019

The Māori community in the Gold Coast gathered in Suffers Paradise yesterday to show their support with a mass haka.

Tribute Haka in Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise: Powerful Haka performed to commemorate the victims of the Christchurch terror attack. www.7plus.com.au/news #Christchruch #7News

Posted by 7NEWS Sydney on Saturday, March 16, 2019

As the country continues to mourn this tragedy, the world continues to express its sympathy for Christchurch.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, along with Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy and Parliament’s Speaker Trevor Mallard, have opened a national condolence book for victims of the Christchurch mosques terror attack.

“The Muslim community in New Zealand have experienced the most horrendous attack on them imaginable. While it is a small action, the condolence book offers an opportunity for New Zealanders to unite and express our opposition to hate and state our commitment to

The book at the National Library on Molesworth Street, Wellington is available for people to sign.