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Although they left Christchurch for Auckland a year ago,
there is still a pull for them to return.
The children of the Rangi family from Ngapuhi want to return
but their mother has settled happily in Auckland.
The Garden City of Christchurch is always on her mind.
What we really want is to return to Christchurch
to live with our family.
This is the Rangi family of Ngapuhi.
They lived in Christchurch for 11 years
but moved to Auckland a year ago after the quake.
Although she and her family are settled here,
Christchurch keeps pulling them back.
Our kids miss their school.
My third child has gone back to live with my eldest.
Her son is working in construction in Christchurch
and her grandchildren are there.
Memories of the quake are still vivid.
They were living in Aranui at the time.
I fear for my family.
I went to find my kids at school last year.
I was searching for two hours.
I was so scared. What was I going to do?
She praises all the families who stayed on in Christchurch.
You who have remained in Christchurch are so brave.
Perhaps at the end of the year, we will return.
Only time will tell.
Anzac Pikia, Te Karere.