Dunedin, 3 May 2013 –
Mayor of Dunedin Dave Cull and the Dalai Lama Visit Trust
New Zealand announced today that Cr Jinty MacTavish will
represent the City by welcoming the Dalai Lama at his public
lecture in June.
Mr Cull was originally invited by the
Trust to welcome and introduce His Holiness the Dalai Lama
but is unavailable due to commitments with LGNZ National
Council in Wellington. Deputy Mayor Chris Staynes is also
unavailable.
“I am delighted the
City is welcoming the Dalai Lama and has appointed Cr
MacTavish to represent the City in the Mayor’s
absence.
“We believe this is a wonderful gesture and we
look forward to bringing His Holiness the Dalai Lama to
Dunedin on 11 June.”
Mr Cull said he was also very
pleased the Trust had agreed to the delegation of Cr
MacTavish.
“It is important the City’s welcome
recognises the affection and respect with which the Dalai
Lama as a spiritual leader is regarded in our community,”
he
said.
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