Memorial Recognises Pacific Wartime Service
The design depicts a bronze conch shell, a symbol deeply rooted in Pacific cultures.
Sunday 28 March 2021 | 11:11
Front second from left: New Zealand High Commission acting head of mission, Michelle Podmore, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, President Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote, Speaker of Parliament Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, Minister for Defence Inia Seruiratu, New Zealand Defence Adviser to Fiji, Commander Sarah Bamfield with defence and security personnel and representatives from Diplomatic Missions at the Official Residence on March 27, 2021 . Photo: New Zealand High Commission
The unveiling of Te Reo Hotunui o te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, the new Pacific Islands Memorial in New Zealand was yesterday livestreamed throughout the Pacific Island Nations.
Te Reo Hotunui o te Moana nui a Kiwa - the Pacific Islands Memorial represents New Zealand’s enduring friendship with the Pacific Islands and the service and sacrifice of Pacific Islanders, including Fijians, in the two World Wars and later conflicts.
The President Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konusi Konrote, Speaker of the House, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, and Minister for Defence, Inia Seruiratu along with defence and security personnel and representatives from Diplomatic Missions watched the live streaming at the New Zealand Official Residence.
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The design depicts a bronze conch shell, a symbol deeply rooted in Pacific cultures.
The Pacific Islands Memorial is a joint initiative by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Ministry for Pacific Peoples and New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with support from the Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects.
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