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From the Office of the Mayor Len Brown
Pasifika communities will pay traditional tributes to Jonah Lomu at a unique celebration of his life in Manukau on Saturday, ahead of the official memorial service at Eden Park on Monday.
The ’Aho Faka Famili – a special opportunity for Pasifika communities to acknowledge Jonah according to their traditions – will be held on Saturday at the Vodafone Events Centre in South Auckland.
“This is a way for Pasifika communities to respect their traditions, through oratory, music and gifts,” Mayor Len Brown said.
Mayor Len Brown says the thoughts of Aucklanders at this time are first and foremost with Jonah’s family.
“People from across the spectrum of the community feel a particular bond with an Aucklander who we are proud to call one of our greatest sons.”
Jonah’s brother John Lomu says their family is grateful to Auckland Council and to the communities of South Auckland for supporting the family’s desire to adhere to their traditions.
“We know that Jonah was treasured by New Zealanders and people all over the world. For us, he was a brother, a son, and a man who was proud of his roots,” he said.
Many groups have already confirmed their wish to take part in the ‘Aho Faka Famili event. Any other groups that would like to be part of the traditional cultural celebration of Jonah’s life are asked to contact Hana Moemalo in the Office of the Mayor by 10am Friday 27 November by emailing hana.moemalo@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or calling on 09-890 4845 or 021-046 1398 by 10am on Friday 27 November.
The ‘Aho Faka Famili event will start at midday on Saturday 28 November at the Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Wiri in Manukau City.
Doors open at 11am and people are asked to dress respectfully and refrain from using mobile phones or cameras inside the arena, during the event.
The public memorial service for Jonah will be held at Eden Park on Monday 30 November from 1pm-3pm.
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From Our Auckland – Auckland Council:
Prime Minister John Key has announced details of two Auckland events to celebrate the life of Jonah Lomu.
A public service will be held on Monday 30 November from 1pm to 3pm at Eden Park.
“Jonah touched people’s lives across the country and around the world,” says Mr Key.
“This service will be open to all members of the public who want to remember the significant contribution Jonah made, not only to rugby here and overseas, but also to the wider community through his work with charities such as UNICEF and Kidney Kids NZ.”
“The service will be a celebration of Jonah’s life and I expect a large number of people will want to be there.”
In addition, there will be special Aho Faka Famili (Day of the Family) event allowing Auckland’s various communities to pay their respects. This will be held at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau on Saturday 28 November from noon.
“Across the spectrum of our community, people feel a real bond with an Aucklander who was one of our greatest sons,” says Mayor Len Brown.
”This very special event will give community groups the chance to farewell Jonah in an appropriate manner and pay their respects to his family.”
A private funeral for Jonah will be held on Tuesday 1 December.
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