ARENA Saddened By Rod Donald's Death
Tuesday, 8 November 2005, 10:23 am
Press Release: Arena
The ARENA board, members and supporters are shocked and
saddened at the death of Rod Donald.
Rod has spent most
of his life working tirelessly for peace, justice and the
environment.
Rod was one of a very few parliamentary
politician to stand up and speak out on the trade and
investment issues of concern to Arena and it is impossible
to believe that he will not be there amidst the fight back
against the WTO Ministerial in December or as the Government
forges ahead with the China/NZ Free Trade Agreement. His
energy, enthusiasm, presence and support will be sorely
missed.
We join with other peace, social justice and
environmental campaigners in honouring his work and
commitment, his unique contribution and his unfailing belief
that a better world is possible.
To his family, Nicola,
Emma, Zoe and Holly and to his Green Party family our hearts
and our thoughts are with you, Kia Kaha.
Leigh
Cookson
For ARENA
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