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Extraordinary people

I’m sure I’m not the only person who has lamented in recent weeks how hard it is to find an outstanding local obituary these days.

I know what you’re going to say: perhaps the should do something about that. And perhaps you’re right. But in the meantime, I feel compelled to share my memories of several extraordinary New Zealanders we’ve recently lost.

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