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Letters & Comments : Politics Last Updated: 15 Mar 2010 - 06:33 GMT+1300
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15 Nov 2009, 05:49


Auckland, New Zealand:

Editor,

COMMENDATION to the Constitution and Electoral Commission members again for another milestone achievement by meeting the deadline and once again producing a quality document that is clear and concise. Here's hoping that the considered views and thoughts of a group of skilled and experienced individuals will prevail over the prejudiced and tainted opinions of vested individuals.

We are indeed fortunate to witness the new pages of our history being written. The hard-won gains would all be for nothing if we do not acknowledge that the CEC recommendations are seeking concessions to be made that has never been asked of the system since its inception and this is done not only in the name of democracy but in the best interests of all.

Whereas the declaration by George I at Pouono remains iconic, George V's willingness to come this far in his time on the throne may prove historically to be more significant. What we will do over the next twelve months or so will determine whether our generation is deserving of this or not.

Sefita A Hao'uli

sefita.haouli@gmail.com


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