MEDIA RELEASE
16 August 2006
Victoria marks Māori Queen’s death
Victoria University is flying the New Zealand flag at half-mast as a mark of respect for Te Arikinui Dame Te
Atairangikaahu.
Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor David Mackay, says the University community is deeply saddened to learn of Dame Te
Atairangikaahu’s death.
“Victoria University’s respect and admiration for Dame Te Atairangikaahu was formally recognised in September 1999 when
she was presented with a Doctor of Laws degree (Honoris Causa).
“On behalf of the University I’d like to extend our condolences and sympathies to Dame Te Atairangikaahu’s whānau and
friends and all those who benefited from her gentle leadership.”
ENDS