It is with great sadness that I acknowledge the passing of
Piri Sciascia ONZM, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said
today.
“He was a true gentleman who guided me in my
role as Prime Minister. I was honoured to have him as an
Advisor and am grateful for all he has taught me,” Jacinda
Ardern said.
“Piri Sciascia was steeped in mana.
Over the coming days many will talk about his achievements
in education, performing arts as a composer and performer,
his public service and the pivotal roles he played in many
Treaty Settlements.
“Piri said ‘he toi whakairo,
he mana tangata’. Where there is artistic excellence,
there is human dignity. There is no better quote to describe
him and his contribution to Aotearoa.
“Piri once
said he believed if you ever get frustrated you can either
write a haka, or be able to breathe in deeply and go to the
next place. We’ll all breathe in deeply Piri as you
venture to the next place.
“My aroha goes out to his
whanau, his iwi and all his loved ones at this sad time,”
Jacinda Ardern said.
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