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New Zealand Waitangi Day
New Zealand Waitangi Day
Press
Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington,
DC
February 5, 2013
On behalf of President Obama
and the people of the United States, I send congratulations
and best wishes to the people of New Zealand as you
commemorate the February 6 anniversary of the Treaty of
Waitangi, or Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This is an opportunity to
reflect both upon New Zealand’s unique culture and diverse
heritage and to celebrate the promise of the future as new
generations carry on your rich traditions.
The United States and New Zealand share a strong and enduring friendship, which has continued to deepen since we first established diplomatic relations in 1942. Our countries share a commitment to work together to bring peace, stability, and sustainability to the Pacific region and beyond.
As New Zealanders around the world come together to celebrate, I wish you a happy Waitangi Day, and a prosperous and successful year.
ENDS
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