'He embodied the values of Moriori culture': Tommy Solomon statue restoration hits a major milestone (opens original article in a new tab)

A significant restoration project for the Tommy Solomon statue on Rēkohu - Chatham Islands has received a $60,000 grant, bringing it a third of the way to its goal. The statue, which has degraded after 40 years, is being restored to honor Moriori culture and history. The project requires $160,000 more to complete the work.

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