The meeting began with a prayer and waiata and ended with councillors voting unanimously for a resolution supporting their views. Photo: Christine O'ConnorTears flowed as councillors paid tribute to the city’s Muslim community - and called for action to challenge racism - at a special meeting of the Dunedin City Council today. Councillors, lead by Mayor Dave Cull, took turns to express their horror at the outrageous atrocity that took place in Christchurch on Friday. The meeting began with a prayer and waiata and ended with councillors voting unanimously for a resolution supporting their views. Councillors then sang the national anthem to conclude the meeting.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 19, 2019 01:52 UTC