I was moved to be welcomed to Victoria in my language, Italian, by the late Piri Sciascia, a distinguished Māori of Italian descent. I subsequently helped him bring together his Sciascia whanau. The last message I received from him was via Messenger the day before he passed away. I have learned a great deal from him and I miss him dearly. Every year on Facebook I livestreamed a birthday message – he enjoyed receiving it.