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Pike River memorial stone

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Pike River memorial stone

On the first anniversary of the Pike River mine disaster, 19 November 2011, a memorial stone was unveiled in Greymouth to remember the 29 men who lost their lives. Several dignitaries attended the ceremony, including (left to right): Mayor of Grey District Tony Kokshoorn, Prime Minister John Key, Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae. 

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Pike River memorial stone, URL: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/photo/pike-river-memorial-stone, (Manatū Taonga — Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated