Sir Ralph Hotere 

 1931-2013

  Nga mate aitua o koutou       The dead the afflicted both yours and ours

   Ka tangihia e tatou i tenei wa We lament for them at this time

   Haere, haere, haere.      Farewell, farewell, farewell

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Ralph Hotere, ONZ, was one of New Zealand's most notable contemporary artists. Known for his protest art, he bridged the gap between Maori and Pakeha art and was equally revered in both cultures. A son of the Hokianga, he had lived in Dunedin for several decades.