On a recent occasion, in Te Aroha’s main thoroughfare, two ancient Maoris were discussing the political situation. Their conversation was loud and somewhat vehement at times, and could be distinctly heard some yards away. “Well,” said one, “I think Mick Savage a good rangatira. ” The other amused bystanders by retorting: “1 think Gordon Coates the rangatira, he not so savage.”
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Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 159, 8 July 1938, Page 9
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