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Government’s Condolences On Passing Of Kīngi Tūheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII
Rt Hon Winston
Peters
Deputy Prime Minister
30 August 2024
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has expressed the Government’s condolences on the passing of Kīngi Tūheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII.
“It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of the King, and we express sympathies and prayers to the Kingitanga family and Tainui people.
“Kīngi Tūheitia had served and provided leadership to Kingitanga for just over 18 years.
“The news is especially saddening having only recently marked the Koroneihana celebrations at Turangawaewae,” Mr Peters says.
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