Colin Meads was, and still is, one
of New Zealand’s rugby greats – but so much more.
“He wore his celebrity on a sound and sensible set of
shoulders,” says New Zealand First Leader and Northland MP
Rt Hon Winston Peters.
“He was a quintessential
unassuming New Zealander - one of those we feel especially
proud of as a nation.
“Colin Meads emerged as a
rugby talent in an era of amateurism, and did not experience
playing in the professional game as it is today. He gave so
much of his time to the sport, and we are grateful to
him.
“He was such a great inspiration to so many
young Kiwis, on the field and off. We will miss him.
“Colin Meads was legendary and it is fitting that Te
Kuiti has a marvellous statute of him.
“New
Zealand First sends our condolences to Lady Meads (Verna)
and their family.”
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