HONE TIKAO'S DEATH.
FRIEND OF BOTH RACES. TRUSTED NEGOTIATOR. CHRISTCHUECH, Sunday. Hone Tikao, chief of the Rapaki and Port Levy Maoris, who died at Rapaki yesterday, was one of the greatest authorities on Maori affairs in New Zealand, especially as regards the South Island. In his younger days he travelled extensively in New Zealand, and held the confidence of the Government and the Maori people alike. He took the greatest interest in politics, and was chosen by his people and accepted by the Government as chairman of the Kotahi Tangi, a body of Maori representatives whose aim it was to bring about friendship between the North Island and the South Island Maoris. In the early davs he was appointed adviser of the Ma'hunui Council, which dealt with the Government in regard to Maori affairs. Mr. Tikao was appointed to represent the Maoris of New Zealand at the opening of the Federal Parliament in Melbourne in 1901, by the present King and Queen. Unfortunately, a sudden illness prevented his attendance. He was later presented to the King and Queen when, as Duke and Duchess of York, they visited Lyttelton.
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Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 137, 13 June 1927, Page 8
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