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LEADING FROM THE
FRONT, A VOCAL
ADVOCATE FOR LOVE,
INCLUSION & A BETTER
NEW ZEALAND
by andrew judd
It was the 15th June 2016 and at 9.30am we took the
first steps on a three day peace walk from the New
Plymouth District Council Chambers to Parihaka.
It’s a moment in time etched into my memory because
not only was I seeing out my Mayoralty with
a Peace walk but it was to become my first meeting
with a Mr Pat Magill.
The crowds had gathered in support of the message
of peace and promoting new conversations
that break the cultural divide. As we made our way
to the city limits I was introduced to Pat Magill.
I was completely inspired to learn that Pat had
not only made the trip from Napier to walk with us,
but was leading from the front, a vocal advocate for
love, inclusion and a better New Zealand, and proof
that age was no barrier for standing for and indeed
walking for the truth.
Fast forward to 2020 and Pat has remained on
message. I truly value Pat’s friendship and continued
support, as an outstanding New Zealander
whose leadership is truly inspirational.
(Turn the page for Andrew's riveting and seminal
TED Talk — essential reading for every citizen of
Healing our History through Te Tiriti 207
Aotearoa).