Was it the stress of politics? Who knows. But I do know that he asked a lot of himself, and maybe that's — over time — just taken its toll. Joanne Lambert, chief executive of the Stroke Foundation, says strokes are expected to rise in New Zealand by up to 40 percent in the next decade. Lack of exercise, too much salt in our diets, high sugar, people working longer hours at stressful jobs. All of these factors contribute significantly to stroke. Dr Alkaisi said the victims' loved ones are dearly missed, and spoke of the connection developed among families.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she sees hope, energy and optimism for Christchurch in the coming decade. Ardern said the past decade has been difficult for the city, and at times must have felt impossible.
Some of these children will be teenagers now, or have left school and started jobs or university. But they are also the generation that will create a legacy. The service ended with the laying of wreaths, with others lining the Avon River, throwing flowers in the water to commemorate the lives lost.
On the 10th anniversary of the earthquake, a memorial service is acknowledging all those affected by the quakes and those who helped in the aftermath. Former Christchurch mayor and TV host Sir Bob Parker is determined to attend the February 22, earthquake memorial service despite his own ill-health. Parker, who was mayor during the quakes, is in a hospital care facility in Christchurch after suffering a heart attack, which was followed by a stroke late last year.
He was an inspirational leader who during the dark days in the immediate aftermath of the quakes was the voice of reassurance to Christchurch residents. It always felt it was just such a privilege to be able to help," Parker said. He said attending the memorial service to support those who lost loved ones or were injured in the earthquake is important to him. He has attended all previous memorial events and wants to be there again as a mark of respect to the many victims.
Parker, 68, felt at his fittest when he had a heart attack in the early hours of May 3 last year. He was treated and received medication including blood-thinning drugs for his initial medical event. Then, seemingly well-recovered, he had a stroke on the morning of October 5 - just days after he attended an event in Akaroa to mark the restoration of the historic lighthouse.
He collapsed at his Christchurch home with the life-threatening stroke causing an intracerebral haemorrhage ICH , which is bleeding within the brain tissue. As the Covid pandemic brings the world into uncharted waters, Star Media journalists and photographers continue to report local stories that matter everyday - yours. For more than years our journalists have provided Cantabrians with local news that can be trusted. Skip to main content. Monday, 22 February Photo: File. Photo: Martin Hunter.
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