). My lords, ladies and gentlemen. I hope you will forgive me if I stand. These robes hang heavy both figuratively and literally. LadyChief Justice, I want to thank you for that generous welcome… and for your kind words which mean a lot to me ... (noodl.
). My lords, ladies and gentlemen. I hope you will forgive me if I stand. These robes hang heavy both figuratively and literally. LadyChief Justice, I want to thank you for that generous welcome… and for your kind words which mean a lot to me ... (noodl.
Mr Rurawhe was a respected colleague and friend to MPs from both sides of Parliament who had the pleasure to know him. He was a much-loved member of the Ratana faith and a softly spoken but staunch advocate for his people ....
The flags at Parliament will be flown at half-mast in the following days as a mark of respect for a man whose time in politics emphasised the need for people to be respectful to one another ....