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Resolution
number MR/2023/65
MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by
Member H Andrew:
That the Manurewa Local Board:
a)
acknowledge the very successful commemoration of Anzac Day
2023.
There are many
people who became involved in ensuring this service was reverent and worthy
as Manurewa’s own were remembered. A joint review and planning team
streamlined the service without compromise and the veterans and public have
given very positive feedback.
On behalf of the
Joint Planning Team, we acknowledge:
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Lt Col Grant McMillan (lead representative for Manurewa RSA) and
Member Anne Candy lead representative for Manurewa Local Board)
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The Veterans of Manurewa RSA for their attendance
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Arena Williams, Manurewa Member of Parliament, Keynote Speaker
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Councillors Daniel Newman and Angela Dalton for their attendance
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Manurewa Local Board Members and Support Staff in attendance
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Manurewa RSA Members in attendance
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Clubs and Community Groups who paraded
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Manurewa and neighbouring communities who attended
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All Wreath Layers and representatives
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Rev Craig Millar, the Lone Piper
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George Allan, the Bugler
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Suzie Rika, Manurewa Local Board’s Tuia Leadership Cadet
for assistance
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Kate Wysoczanski and Weymouth Sea Scouts for the Sausage Sizzle
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Stormy and Ngahuia Hohepa for Fellowship Catering
Manurewa Central
School – the Kaitiaki of the Manurewa War Memorial site, especially:
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Michelle Dibben, Principal
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Jan Ene, Deputy Principal
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Students who lay the Memorial Crosses prior to the day
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Students who participated in the Service
James Cook High
School, especially:
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Administrative support for the Planning Team and Programmes
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Project Management for funding and resourcing
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Cenotaph Cadets for guard patrol
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Putaki Kapa Haka Roopu for Waiata Tautoko and Fellowship
entertainment
Last but not
least, every dove as they soared skyward and connected the Wairua of all our
brave servicemen named on our Cenotaph, as well as representing peace now and
into the future.
We are building Manurewa back, and Anzac Day is a vital
element in that vision. It is hoped that more of our events will be in
partnership with community as we move forward.
CARRIED
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