New
Zealand First Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters pays tribute to
the life of Solomon Whakahoro Te Whata, who has passed
away.
Mr Te Whata was one of the last two surviving
Northland members of the Māori Battalion, which suffered
enormous losses of life in World War II.
“At the passing
of another of our fine servicemen, we must reflect on the
great sacrifice they made for all New Zealanders.
“They
went overseas, not knowing what they would face. Some gave
their lives and are resting there, others returned and had
to put the horror of war behind them.
“New Zealand First
bids Mr Te Whata farewell and wishes to let his family know
that we have great respect for his service to this country.
He will always be
remembered.”
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