The Hon Nicky Wagner representing the government of New Zealand, Her Excellency Damla Say, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey, MP for Christchurch East Poto Williams, MP Nuk Korako, Councillor David East, Andrea Cummings, Chair of the Burwood-Pegasus Community Board, members of the Avon-Otakaro Network and friends.
It was on Remembrance Day 2003 that I, as the MP for Christchurch East, had the honour of unveiling this commemorative sculpture, Poppies over Gallipoli, designed by Ian Lamont and Judith Streat.