Te Runanga-A-Iwi O Ngapuhi wish to express their
thoughts, prayers and aroha of the passing of a great
Ngati Hine leader, Robin John Cooper CNZM.
“Robin’s
tenacity, leadership and influence was both a catalyst and
exemplar for the advancement of Maori health, social
services and community development within Ngati Hine and
Aotearoa” Acting Runanga Board Chair Carol Dodd
said.
“As the inaugural Chair of the Whanau Ora
Governance Group in 2010, the Runanga was fortunate to
work alongside Robin. His recognition as a Companion of the
New Zealand Order of Merit is testament to his leadership,
charisma and service to his people. Ngati Hine, Ngapuhi
and Te Ao Maori have lost another great leader. We extend
our warmest condolences to his whanau and the people of
Ngati Hine at this time”.
Na reira e te kakakura e
Robin, takoto tiraha ana te rau kawakawa ki te poho o
Motatau, ki nga pukepukerau o Ngati Hine. He rarangi
maunga, ka tu te ao, tu te po. He rarangi tangata,
ka ngaro ra, ka ngaro ra. E te Rangatira, moe mai
ra.
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