AUCKLAND CITY SAYS THANK YOU
The
Mayor of Auckland, Mr Dick Hubbard, ONZM, JP hosted a Civic
Reception at the Auckland Mayoral Chambers to launch the Association's
30th anniversary year.
Mr Hubbard hosted a hundred and fifty guests who enjoyed the
City's hospitality. The Mayor paid tribute to the Fiji Association.
Mr Hubbard said "Thirty years of sustained dedicated service
to Auckland by the Fiji Association is warmly recognized and
much appreciated."
The Mayor announced five Distinguished Citizen and Appreciation
Awards to past chairpersons of the Association, and presented
these to the following - Mr Pravindra Singh, Mrs Veena Maharaj,
Mr Arthur Solomon, JP, Mr Arvind Rai and Dr Satendra Singh,
ONZM, QSM, JP.
The Association Chairman addressed the gathering and spoke of
the close links the Association has developed with Auckland
Mayors over the past three decades going back to Sir Dove Meyer
Robinson. Dr Satendra Singh said "The Association regards
this connection as a great strength and continues to support
the City in whatever ways it can."
The Association presented a Fijian basket and a silver peacock
ornament for the Mayoral Office on the occasion of the 30th
anniversary even opening.
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