Wednesday, March 15 marks four years since a terrorist walked into two Christchurch mosques and killed 51 people.
It was 1:40 pm when he entered during prayer time.
One of the men who was attending Friday prayer on the day of the shooting, Temel Atacocugu, was shot nine times.
He told Stuff he could feel the blood all over him, saying he was "waiting to die".
Speaking with Tova O'Brien on Wednesday morning, Temel reflected on the horrific day, telling her that March 15 still feels like it happened "yesterday".
"Four years passed but I'm still feeling March 15," Temel said.
"You are seeing people every time and then after March 15, they are all gone… Everyone's life is demolished.
"Not only is our life demolished but New Zealand's peaceful life is demolished. It's one of the darkest days for New Zealand."
When asked if New Zealand has learnt from March 15 and is a better country than it was four years ago, Temel said racism and extremism still carry on. However, he added that educators play an important role in stopping the spread of hate.
"I am supporting the teacher's strike because teachers are important to our children's behaving and growing healthy," he said.
"We need to look after the teachers and they have to be paid well so they can be comfortable and healthy in their lives - so they can pass the knowledge to our young generations… so we can stop the racism.
"That way, I think, is more peaceful."
Listen to the full interview between Temel Atacocugu and Tova above.
You can also download the full interview on the Tova podcast, and listen on the go.
You can also listen to Rachel Smalley's '11:59 PM' podcast commemorating the Christchurch shootings.
