Meanings of said the gathering in English

Local woman Jackie Wadsworth said the gathering was really important for people.

Last night he said the gathering had saved the Copenhagen negotiations from outright collapse.

ATS said the gathering amounted to illegal strike action.

US officials in Washington said the gathering would take place today and tomorrow if enough agree.

Officials said the gathering had not been authorised.

The company Air Terminal Services said the gathering amounted to illegal strike action and the workers are suspended.

Mr Rudd, said the gathering this week would be judged on its effectiveness in restoring confidence to the world's shattered economy.

Beckman said the gathering of local officials would instead now take place after the U.S. presidential and congressional elections on Nov. 4.

ATS said the gathering amounted to illegal strike action, and would only allow workers to return if they signed a letter admitting guilt.

Mr Moala said the gathering might help ease the tension that exists in Tonga but he did not hold optimism for the future.

In deciding to hold a competing event, Trump said the gathering would be to benefit veterans and he welcomed his rivals to attend.

Mr Kefu said the gathering came up with four main priorities - update legislation, build capacity for law enforcement, public-private industry cooperation and community awareness.

Many participants said the gathering was also one way to honour the 51 lives lost due to the events of March 15th.

Tim O'Connor said The Gathering 2013 "would fail if it was just a professional tourist initiative".