Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
HRC mourns the passing of Dr Merimeri Penfold
Human Rights Commission mourns the passing of Dr
Merimeri Penfold
The passing of Dr
Merimeri Penfold is being mourned by New Zealand’s Human
Rights Commission.
“Academic, iconic New Zealander and wahine toa, Merimeri was an unforgettable person who has left an unforgettable legacy in her wake,” said Chief Commissioner David Rutherford.
“We always knew how honoured and lucky we were to have her leadership and knowledge during her term as a Human Rights Commissioner.”
Renown for championing te reo Māori throughout her life, Merimeri was also a composer of waiata, a poet and a rangatira in her own right.
“Merimeri was passionate about the Treaty of Waitangi and adamant that the mana of the Treaty must be the focus of our human rights work in this area. The New Zealand Human Rights Commission remains indebted to this incredible woman’s drive, focus and mana.”
Gordon Campbell: On The Hikoi Aftermath
NZ Government: PM Marks One Year In Government
Helen Clark Foundation: Helen Clark Foundation Calls For Political Action To Reduce The Prevalence Of Junk Food And Improve Health Outcomes
Justice Committee: Further Decisions About Submissions Process For The Principles Of The Treaty Of Waitangi Bill
Infrastructure New Zealand: Single Agency Needed To Coordinate Climate Adaptation And Recovery
Free Speech Union: Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill Likely To Restrict Access To Information, Polling Shows Most Oppose
Auckland Transport: Driver Safety Screens Now Rolling Out Across Auckland’s Bus Fleet
