A public memorial service will be held in Ashburton in the next few days to pay tribute to Winz shooting victims Leigh Cleveland and Peggy Noble.
The service is being organised by the Ashburton Council.
In a press release issued this afternoon, Ashburton Mayor Angus McKay said the service was a way for the community to come together and express their grief, to show they care and to acknowledge the many people who have been affected by the terrible events of this week.
"This is an opportunity for the people of Ashburton to pay their respects to the families; to rise up and respond in a positive way to what has been such a terrible and upsetting tragedy in our community," Mr McKay said.
"We've been in contact with the families through Work and Income New Zealand representatives about organising a community event to mark the tragic happening and the many lives it has affected."
