Auckland vigil held for victims of Nepal floods
Saturday 29 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Melissa Lee
A candlelight vigil was held at Auckland's Aotearoa Square on Saturday to support those affected by catastrophic flooding in Nepal. Emergency Response Minister Mark Mitchell expressed New Zealand's readiness to assist as searches continue for thousands of missing people, including five New Zealanders.
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