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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Oncle Para

I spent the afternoon watching Parekura Horomia being spoken to and about in the House. I'm glad I did. It was an extraordinary event. There were waiata. There were tears and jokes. Louisa Wall is speaking now. There are others to come. It's great.

2 comments:

Keeping Stock said...

It was Parliament at its finest Robert. I'm sure that you were even able to momentarily forgive John Banks after his heartfelt tribute. It was a heart-warming afternoon, and speakers from across the House remembered Chief with considerable and genuine affection.

robertguyton said...

Yes, KS, I was moved. I have to say that Hekia Parata did herself and her whanaunga proud on the day. When she's good, she's very very good. When she's bad, she is horrid!