Imagine my surprise when I received an email from the Prime Ministers Office this morning.
 
Dear Mr. Maxwell,
 
Many thanks for your email, advising us that Past District Governor, Peter Parr, passed away on 6 January.
As someone who has been very deeply involved in the community, Mr. Parr will be missed very much, and I will let the Prime Minister know the sad news.
 
Kind regards
 
Dinah Okeby
Office of the Prime Minister
 
Authorised by Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern MP, Parliament Buildings  Wellington 6012
 
 
Ed.