"We stand alongside all innocent victims of terrorism in peace, solidarity and humanity," said Hazim Arafeh, president of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand.
"The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand condemns all terrorist attacks and joins the rest of the world in deep sorrow as we mourn men, women and children murdered by terrorits and extremists."
Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy urged New Zealanders to recognise "that terrorism has no religion and that Muslim Kiwis unreservedly and wholeheartedly condemn extremism and violence."
"The Human Rigts Commission stands alongside Muslim New Zealanders in their continued and uncompromising call for peace," said Dame Susan.
"Hate starts small but so too does hope. Terrorism has no religion and neither does humanity: we urge Kiwis to stand together in humanity."
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