Wednesday, 16 August 2006
Dunne on the death of Te Arikinui
United Future leader Peter Dunne says the death of Te Arikinui Dame Teatairangikaahu is a loss not only to the
Kingitanga and Maoridom, but all of New Zealand.
"Throughout her reign, Dame Te Ata demonstrated the highest qualities of leadership among Maori and among the
international dignitaries she charmed so easily and graciously.
"She may have been small in stature, but her cloak of authority cast a very big shadow.
"Her influence on the beneficial development of New Zealand society has been immense and all New Zealanders honour her
for those achievements," said Mr Dunne.
ENDS