Message from Renae Maihi
18 February 2020Kia Ora Koutou Katoa,
It has been a great privilege to support Renae Maihi in this Give A Little campaign.
I am overwhelmed at the outpouring of support from people across Aotearoa and around the world.
We have been holding off giving everyone an update, until a prepared message from Renae Maihi was completed.
It is therefore my privilege to share this with you now.
Kia Kaha Renae Maihi!
May you continue to walk with mana for our people and for all peoples who strive against injustice!
Nga mihi nui,
- Leo Koziol, February 18 2020
MESSAGE FROM RENAE MAIHI:
"Dear friends,
After a few days of much needed rest I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to you all.
I am truly blown away by your generous contributions and the numerous beautiful messages. Ngā mihi aroha ki a koutou. In my preparation for trial I read your messages of support and took in the strength that I needed to do the job.
Tēnei te mihi nui ki a koutou, ki a koe hoki Leo Koziol. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart and especially you Leo for all your hard work. Ngā mihi ano.
In regard to costs, please bear with us through the legal process as the question of costs still needs to be resolved by the Court.
Thank you again. I am proud of our country. I am proud that we stood together. I am proud that we made it better for us all.
Mā pango, mā whero, ka oti ai te mahi.
With your black and my red, the work will be done.
Ngā mihi,
Renae Maihi"
Mauri Ora!