On Wednesday, we heard of the sad passing of a Pacific member of parliament, Fa’anana Efeso Collins. He is my eldest daughter Sara’s, brother-in-law (her husband Ralph is the brother of Efeso’s wife Vasa Fia). I received the call very early from Latafale and her words were “Dad have you heard?” my initial reaction was shock and disbelief.
From the worlds point of view, it’s St Valentine’s Day, the day romantic love is expressed with affection, greetings and gifts to our dear ones. Historians offer origins, from both Christian and ancient roman traditions.
On Waitangi day I watched the live broadcast of the dawn service up at Waitangi and what a blessing. I was moved by the stories shared by those whose whanau were possibly eyewitnesses to the signing of the Treaty and the deep spiritual connection surrounding the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
I hope you all had a refreshing anniversary weekend. It was certainly very busy here in Tauranga with concerts, festivities at the mount with events like the surf lifesaving competitions and tourist cruise ships docking.
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