Opotiki Mai Tawhiti kapa haka at the New Zealand Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo dress rehearsal at Westpac Stadium in Wellington in 2016. The New Zealand Military Tattoo, called off as a mark of respect after the Christchurch terror attacks, is likely to be revived at a later date. The original advocate for the show, military historian Joe Hollander, said he understood and supported the decision. READ MORE:* Military Tattoo in Palmerston North canned* Welcome-home tattoo to wrap up World War I commemorations* Kiwi twist on military Tattoo to end WWI commemorations"It would be only one month out, and only a couple of blocks from the mosque, and a display of pyrotechnics and weapons is not appropriate at this time." It had been timed to coincide with the centenary of the return of the troops from World War I and the final event in the commemorations.

Source: Stuff March 22, 2019 04:35 UTC