Rewi Alley

Press, 27 January 1988, Page 16

Rewi Alley

Sir, —Rewi Alley was a truly great human being and has been of inestimable service to both New Zealand and to China. He thought not of what he could get

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for himself, but what he could give to others. He excelled as a citizen diplomat, promoting understanding, friendship and trade between New Zealand and China. Mike Moore is quite right to suggest he be honoured by a statue in a prominent place. In bronze or stone, Rewi could still perform his most important role as a teacher. The pedestal of his statue could have bronze plaques telling of Rewi’s accomplishments; his service to others and his most important teachings, thus setting an example to this and to future generations. A special exhibit of his life and works could be established at Canterbury Museum.—Yours, etc., LARRY ROSS, Secretary, N.Z. Nuclear Free Peacemaking Association. January 21, 1988.

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