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One of Maoridom's best litigators was honoured yesterday at a symposium named after him at Te Papa.
Sir Graham Latimer, 82, was acknowledged by an elite roll call of academics, politicians and iwi leaders for leadership which continues to create gains for Maori.
Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia and Treaty Negotiations Minister Dr Michael Cullen said the New Zealand Maori Council which Sir Graham led had changed the political and economic landscape forever.