Photo: Getty/Carl CourtDubbed as New Zealand’s darkest day, the March 15 terror attack, resulted in a significant deployment of workers both from around the country and overseas. Police search for evidence on Deans Ave near the Al Noor Mosque after the terror attack. The New Zealand Defence Force deployed 533 personnel, 13 aircraft, and armoured mobility assets to assist in the response. A significant police security operation was launched for visits from dignitaries, including Prince William, after the March 15 terror attack. In the first few days following the attack, almost 1400 Canterbury-based staff and communications centre staff were contacted to check on their well-being.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 14, 2019 00:55 UTC