But Haley Campbell was deeply grateful she did not have to wait.
Joseph Hemotu Campbell, who fought in the Māori Bttn's C Company
Her koro, Joseph Hemotu Campbell, & uncle, Pani Campbell, were both included in Stone's list.
It was very overwhelming to see the names listed there. It was a proud moment for us & I just want to give a big mihi to David on behalf of our entire whānau. If it wasn't for his work we would have never known, she said.
My dad was only 12 years old when my koro passed away, & dad was an only child so I let him know & he was quite blown away really, to see his father's name on the list.
Haley said her koro may not be here anymore, but the memory of him & that of the 28 Māori Bttn would continue to live on.
The significance of those taonga, they will be passed on to the next generation, she said.
Those hōia in the Māori Bttn, they were fighting for our Māoritanga, to