Hon Willie JacksonTe Minita Whanaketanga MāoriMinister for Māori Development
Today the Minister of Māori Development, alongside other Government Ministers and MP’s said their final farewells to Nga
Puhi Leader Rudy Taylor.
“Rudy dedicated his life to the betterment of Māori, and his strong approach was always from the ground up, grassroots,
sincere and unfaltering”
“Over the past few days people have gathered together at Mataitaua Marae to share their stories about the contribution
Rudy made to the lives of many whānau across the motu”
“Today, as we say our final farewells, we also say thank you and pay tribute to all he has given to Te Ao Māori. He will
be greatly missed. ”, Hon Willie Jackson said.
No Reira, e Rudy
Ko koe te tumu herenga waka,
E kore mātou e wareware to mahi mo te iwi Māori
Te Kaihāpai i te Iwi
Moe mai, moe mai moe mai ra.