His Highness, le Afioga i le ao Mamalu ole Malo, the Head of State Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II message of condolences on the passing of the late Maori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII. (31st August 2024).
31 August 2024
Her Excellency Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro
Governor-General
Government House
Wellington
New Zealand
Your Excellency,
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Maori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII. On behalf of the Government and People of Samoa, I extend our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to Your Excellency, Government and the People of New Zealand especially the Maoridom.
King Tuheitia’s eighteen year reign represented strength and unity for Maori in a rapidly changing world. He was dedicated to peace and envisioned a future where people were treated with dignity and respect. His passing is a great loss to New Zealand and our Pacific region.
Yours sincerely,
Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aleto’a Sualauvi II
HEAD OF STATE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA
Photo – Far North District Council
