Republican Movement mourns Sir Paul Reeves
MEDIA RELEASE 14 August 2011
"The Republican Movement mourns the passing last night of New Zealand's first Maori Archbishop and Governor-General, Sir Paul Reeves" said Lewis Holden, chair of the Republican Movement.
"Sir Paul was a great leader in the office of Governor-General from 1985 - 1990, and supporter of a New Zealand republic. The Republican Movement acknowledges this leadership and mourns the loss of a great New Zealander" concluded Mr Holden.
ENDS
Media contact: Lewis Holden 027 699 1350 (m)
The Republican Movement is a network of New Zealanders who want our head of state to be elected by New Zealanders - either directly or indirectly.
We are committed to:
- involving all New Zealanders in the republic debate;
- providing relevant and reliable information;
- focusing on ideas, not personalities;
- winning a referendum to establish the republic;
Creating a republic does not require any change to the Treaty of Waitangi, flag or Commonwealth membership. For more information, see our website: www.republic.org.nz
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