Source: Radio New Zealand
One of the mourners on Auckland’s domain as many gathered to remember missing teen, Sharon Maccanico. Finn Blackwell/RNZ
Tearful mourners have gathered on Auckland’s domain this evening to remember one of the teens missing after a landslide at Mt Maunganui.
Sharon Maccanico, 15, is one of six people missing after the slip at a holiday park last week.
Avellino Today is reporting that 15-year-old Sharon Maccanico who is originally from Italy is missing after the Mt Maunganui landslide. Avellino Today
On Monday evening, about 100 people, many of them young, came together in mourning.
Many braved the early evening rain, to stand in quiet reflection.
Some sobbed as tearful prayers were said.
“Bring a light, a candle, or simply your presence. We’ll share music, quiet moments, and hold space to reflect on the joy, strength, and warmth [Sharon] brought into our lives,” an open invitation read.
During the vigil, two people shared a prayer with the crowd.
“Please take care of her, Lord,” one said through tears.
A shrine of candles and flowers had been set up in front of the crowd.
Candles and flowers set up in memory of Sharon Maccanico. Finn Blackwell/RNZ
Pakuranga College confirmed Sharon was among two of its students who died in the tragedy, alongside Max Furse-Kee, also 15.
The school said it had been in close contact with both families and described the news as “deeply impacting” for staff and students.
Counselling and well-being support will be prioritised as the college community grapples with the loss under “incredibly sad circumstances.”
Maccanico was originally from southern Italy.
About 100 people gathered to remember the young girl. Finn Blackwell/RNZ
In attendance was the Honorary Consul to Italy in Auckland, Lindsey Jones, who said she could not imagine how Maccanico’s parents must be feeling.
She said every Italian in the country would be thinking of the Maccanico family.
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