He kupu whakamutunga

“Well it's been exciting. It's been an excellent experience. It's been a time in which there was a lot of changes happening in the world of Māori – in terms of the recognition of urban Māori and the bridges that were built between urban and iwi.

“I'm only disappointed that after such a long, hard struggle I won't be there at the end where allocation actually happens to our people. But that will happen anyway so I guess, one door closes and another one opens.”

Naida Glavish
Former Fisheries Commissioner (1993-2004)
Performing the honours at the launch of Te Ohu Kaimoana's new logo.
29 September 2004

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