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Sir Edmund Hillary

Auckland City Council
Media advisory


Mayor’s office


11 January 2008

Sir Edmund Hillary

“Sir Edmund Hillary’s outstanding contribution to New Zealand will be remembered and greatly admired forever,” says Auckland city’s Mayor Hon. John Banks.

“Sir Edmund Hillary was made a distinguished citizen of Auckland city in 2003 and he will be sadly missed as a truly inspiring role model for everything good about New Zealand.

“Our sincere condolences go to Lady Hillary and their family at this sad time.”


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