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I count it as a privilege to represent the New Zealand government here today as we salute Lieutenant Colonel Lawrence Blyth – a truly special New Zealander.

Barbara Lewis, family, and invited guests.

I am delighted to be here today to celebrate the extraordinary talent of the late Ted Lewis.

I want to thank my colleague Steve Maharey for helping to arrange this forum, because it gives me an opportunity to outline for you the Government's defence and veterans' affairs policies.

Your excellency the Governor-General, RSA National President, David Cox; National Vice President ¡V Colin Topp, Chief Executive ¡V Pat Herbert, other members of the National Executive Committee, delegates and members of the New Zealand Returned Services