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Governor-General regarding the death of Hon Parekura Horomia
A statement from the Governor-General regarding
the death of Hon Parekura Horomia:
It
was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Hon
Parekura Horomia, MP for Ikaroa-Rawhiti and a former
Minister of the Crown.
Parekura was a warm-hearted
and generous man. He was respected across the political
spectrum and across Māoridom. He was a noted orator in Te
Reo, and marae throughout our country opened their doors to
him.
Throughout his life, Parekura was a tireless
worker for the people of the East Coast and for Māoridom
and was passionate about promoting community and employment
development. The creation of Māori Television remains
enduring legacy of Parekura’s public service.
At
this sad time, on behalf of my wife Janine and my family, I
extend my deepest sympathies to Parekura’s whānau and
iwi, and to his many friends and colleagues spread
throughout New Zealand. Ka hinga te tōtara o te wao nui a
Tāne. Moe mai, moe mai, moe mai.
Lt Gen
The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae
Governor-General of New
Zealand
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