Hundreds of New Zealanders turned out to support a market day in Lyttelton, organized by residents to help a community in need.

Free massages, food and chocolate, coffee and music were all offered to local  residents in an effort to draw an already tight-knit community closer together.

The resilient community agrees with the local vicar, "We just need to keep supporting each other and rebuilding our beautiful town again with a uniqueness which will make it attractive for people to come and enjoy."

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