Australia in NZ @AusHCNZ
A sad day with the passing of Helen Kelly, a brave and dignified advocate for New Zealanders. Arohanui to her family and friends.
Gareth Morgan @garethmorgannz
Bye @helenkellyUnion, privilege to have known you, always respected your perspective and care, you've left us too soon. Gareth
Raybon Kan @RaybonKan
I only met Helen Kelly once. It was inhumane that medicinal cannabis wasn't legal in her time of suffering. RIP.
Michael Wood @michaelwoodnz
Helen Kelly made the issues of working people, long buried, a national discussion. A beautiful person who believed in justice & change.
Helen Clark @HelenClarkNZ1
Deeply saddened by news if death of Helen Kelly, a passionate advocate for workers' rights all her life. RIP Helen
Andrew Paul Wood @AndrewPaulWood
Now would be the time to float ideas as to what could be named after Helen Kelly.
Maritime Union NZ @maritimeunion
The flag flies half mast at the old WIC Bureau Hall in Port Chalmers as a sign of respect by Maritime workers for Helen Kelly
Victoria University @VicUniWgtn
The #VicUniWgtn community is saddened by the passing of Helen Kelly–a #VicGrad & strong advocate for workers’ rights
Felix Geiringer @BarristerNZ
Let's honour Helen Kelly by continuing her push for major cannabis law reform. It is time we ended all criminal sanctions for cannabis use.
Seann JDP @jessed_nz
Fantastic empathy by Helen Kelly - she could talk with anyone, not a middle-class snob! That's how I remember her. No PC bullshit.
Seann JDP @jessed_nz
Helen Kelly truly pro worker. Had a few quiet meetings with HK, she's such a good person, really understood struggle. An actual role model.
Robyn Malcolm @robynmalcolm
There's not a NZer I admire more than Helen Kelly. I feel our nation has lost its truest conscience.
Greenpeace NZ @GreenpeaceNZ
R.I.P Helen Kelly. Such a fierce, tireless and dignified advocate for people and justice. You'll be sorely missed.
Paul Casserly @Drunkmuldoon
Thanks HK, you were the coolest NZer of our generation, down to your last breath.
John Edwards @JCE_PC
I never met Helen Kelly but was deeply impressed w her dignity, strength & unwavering commitment 2 the greater good as she faced her illness
Erin Polaczuk @PSAsecretary
The Union movement and nz has lost a great unionist and wonderful human. Love to Helen Kelly's family
Marianne Elliott @zenpeacekeeper
Much love to those of you who have lost a beloved friend and colleague. I've been deeply inspired by Helen and today work hard in her honour
JenniferWard-Lealand @JWardLealandNow
Haere atu rā @helenkellyUnion you wonderful impressive woman.
Matt Vickers @mattvarchar
RIP @helenkellyUnion. So grateful for her supportive voice this past year, even in the midst of her illness. An incredible person.
[email protected] PPTA @PPTAWeb
Solidarity forever Helen. Haere nga mate, haere, haere, haere.
Sam Smith @sgowsmith1988
We have lost a great New Zealander rest in piece Helen Kelly thank you for everything. Your work will continue. The fight will continue.
Trevor Mallard @TrevorMallard
RIP my friend. Here's my comments to you as you left the CTU. http://fb.me/5HWewfsV6
Brett Hudson @bhudson_nz
I was saddened to hear today of Helen Kelly's death. She was a person of principle and an indefatigable fighter... http://fb.me/7A4kOh8kG
Catherine Delahunty @greencatherine
" what they could never kill went on to organise" Joe Hill song - he would have recognised in Helen Kelly that same indomitable spirit
People & Planet @DeborahMTNZ
Helen Kelly shared her stories and wisdom freely. An inspiring, powerful campaigner for justice. Much love to @NZCTU & whaanau.
CHRIS TROTTER @BowalleyRoad
Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest these: what might have been. Helen Kelly gave NZ so much, and had so much more to give.
Darien Fenton @DarienFenton
Meat Workers Union members mourn the passing of Helen Kelly ; she fought for all of us ; love to her whanau.
Ruth Dyson @ruthdysonmp
Hard to know right words when we lose such a champion for human rights & social justice. Rest in peace Helen Kelly. Your work will continue.
John Key @johnkeypm
Saddened to hear about the passing of Helen Kelly, a strong advocate for workers’ rights. My thoughts are with her family and friends.
Helen Clark @HelenClarkUNDP
Deeply saddened by news of Helen Kelly's death; long time advocate for workers' rights. Sincere condolences 2 family
Jenny Salesa @JennySalesa
Will really miss you Helen Kelly RIP. Really appreciate your work esp as a strong advocate!
Catherine Delahunty @greencatherine
To the Kellys much love, such a sense of loss for this country, Helen Kelly inspired us to fight for justice every day or every person
Brenda Pilott @SSPA_Brenda
Hard to imagine the world without Helen Kelly's feisty presence, fighting all the way. A great leader and a lovely woman and friend.
Iain Lees-Galloway @IainLG
Rest in peace, Helen Kelly. A true champion of working people and a lovely human being. We will miss you so much.
Craig Ranapia @CMRanapia
Bet Helen Kelly is in Heaven unionizing the Angels and giving God Hell. #RIPHelenKelly. Condolences to her family and friends,
Jacinda Ardern @jacindaardern
Feeling so, so sad. We have lost a fierce, principled and kind soul today. Love to all your family Helen, and rest easy.
Rachel Stewart @RFStew
You couldn't bully Helen Kelly. R.I.P.
lindaclark1 @lindaclark1
Saddest news. Helen Kelly was the kind of leader NZ needs. Principled, compassionate, tireless, fierce.
Fleur Fitzsimons @FleurFitzsimons
RIP Helen Kelly. More young men are alive and working in our forests because of Helen Kelly. #mourn&organise
Jessica Williams @mizjwilliams
RIP Helen Kelly. Thank you for everything you did for workers and ordinary people. We'll keep fighting, inspired by your memory.
Laila Harré @lailaharre
Helen Kelly has passed but there are many more who will have full lives because of her work. Truly a mother of the movement. Arohanui
Michèle A'Court @MicheleACourt
Strong, intelligent, warm, caring, dedicated, kind, inspiring and wickedly funny. One of my favourite women. RIP Helen Kelly.
Jo Moir @jo_moir
Will miss our chats Helen, you were a delight to interview and so giving of your time. An inspiration with a cracking sense of humour.
Maryan Street @MaryanStreetNZ
We will all miss @helenkellyUnion so very much. But will also treasure forever the wonderful things she did. Best leader. Loveliest friend.
Joseph Romanos @JosephRomanos
RIP Helen Kelly. What a brave fight she put up. An incredible loss for New Zealand
Joshua James @teJoshuaJames
The @radionz tribute to Helen Kelly has left me a tearful mess. Helen's work has to live on through all unionists.
Justin Lester @justin_lester
Helen Kelly was an incredible New Zealander. She fought for others and ensured their voice was heard. Arohanui Steve & Helen's loved ones.
Annette King @annetterongotai
A great loss to NZ. Passionate, determined, caring, principled. We will all miss you Helen. Now at rest.
Nadine Chalmers-Ross @NewsNadine
A selfless and inspirational NZer who cared about others until the very end. RIP Helen. NZ needs more like you
StoogetalkZB @mattedwords
Thank you Helen Kelly for your tireless work for the low paid, the exploited & the underdog- a true Kiwi working class hero.
Sassy Little Hobbit @LI_politico
RIP Helen Kelly. We have lost a crucial voice in NZ policymaking. I hope we honor her by continuing her fight for all working people.
Damian Christie @damianchristie
Aww Helen. Always loved our chats when I worked on Q+A. Such a lovely, lively, deeply principled person. X
Grant Robertson @grantrobertson1
So sad to hear Helen has gone. A woman who lived her life of courage+kindness in pursuit of justice for working people. Rest now my friend.
Pamela Stirling @PamelaStirling
Helen Kelly's death is such a loss for New Zealand. She was a fierce fighter for rights & justice while displaying such warmth & humour.
Mary Wareham @marywareham
@radionz So sorry to hear this news. Helen Kelly was an inspiration to activists across New Zealand and especially women, myself included
Morgan Godfery @MorganGodfery
Helen Kelly was irrepressible. A mighty trade union leader. The workers' champion. Most of all, she loved and was loved in return.
Robert James Stewart @RobJStewartNZ
HelenKelly even when you were sick & on deaths door you never stopped fighting for the rights of NZers You'll be missed terribly #SadNews
Yvonne Tahana @ytahana
A special NZer. Always thought Dame Helen had a fitting sound to it.
Phil Goff @phil_goff
Helen Kelly was an extraordinary woman who was strong, courageous and determined. My thoughts are with her loved ones. RIP Helen.
Matty McLean @MattyMcLean
had the pleasure of meeting/interviewing Helen Kelly a bunch of times. she was always smart, kind and truly believed in what she fought for.
Paul Hobbs @PaulHobbsTVNZ
So sad NZ has lost Helen Kelly. A truly courageous champion of the people.
Phil Twyford @PhilTwyford
Sad to say goodbye to @helenkellyUnion a leader, a great NZer, and a mate. Gone too soon.
Duncan Garner @DuncanGarnerNZ
R.I.P Helen Kelly staunch advocate for fair pay and conditions. Your work in forestry saved lives and comforted families. NZer of the year.
Michael Field @MichaelFieldNZ
Pat Kelly and daughter Helen Kelly ... there should be a part of Wellington honouring these great souls
Moana Maniapoto @moanatribe
A true #warriorwoman# Always admired & respected this wahine toa
Felix Geiringer @BarristerNZ
Dearest @helenkellyUnion, you were a star. We will miss you. The many you helped will mourn your loss. Rest in peace.
Clare Curran @clarecurranmp
Knew it was coming but the worst news. The Labour movement salutes you Helen Unionist Helen Kelly dies in Wellington
Sue Bradford @suebr
Really sad to hear the news about Helen Kelly - fighting for others until the end & an inspiration on many fronts
Rebecca Macfie @rebeccamacfie
....NZers hv been blessed to have her in their civic and political lives. A huge privilege for me to know and write about her.
Tim Watkin @Tim_Watkin
Just said a quick prayer for Helen Kelly. RIP. The quintessential battler... on all fronts.
Russell Brown @publicaddress
Feeling quite shattered at the news of Helen Kelly’s passing. I interviewed her at her house a week ago today. She was amazing.
Simon Wilson @simonbwilson
Helen Kelly has died. We have lost one of our greatest. Arohanui, Helen.
Giovanni Tiso @gtiso
Go well, Helen Kelly. What a loss to us all.
Mojo Mathers @mojomathers
RIP Helen Kelly. Your courage, warmth and strength were a huge inspiration for me. Thank you for all that you did for others.
Lisa Owen @lisaowennz
Sad day @helenkellyUnion such a fighter
Graham Cameron @mvlgrimace
Moe mai rā @helenkellyUnion. Kua mutu te whawhai roroa, kua mutu te mamae. E haere atu ki ōu tūpuna, e te mareikura.
James Shaw @jamespeshaw
Helen Kelly was an extraordinary woman. May she truly rest in peace.
Martyn Bradbury @CitizenBomber
Helen Kelly - leader, fighter, human rights champion, friend and comrade has died - we mourn the loss of such an incredible Kiwi #nzpol
Lew @LewSOS
We lost a hero today.
