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WHARE MAHIHI HOTU Whare Hahihi Hotu of Oparure, paramount chief of Ngati Maniapoto, died last December at the age of 89 years. He was one of the greatest authorities on Maori genealogy. For his work as leader of the Maniapoto tribe he was awarded the O.B.E. He was a direct descendant of Wetene and his father was Hotu Waikato, one of the chief figures in the early King movement. Mr Whare Hotu was a strong supporter of the King movement throughout his lifetime.

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Te Ao Hou, April 1955, Page 2

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WHARE MAHIHI HOTU Te Ao Hou, April 1955, Page 2

WHARE MAHIHI HOTU Te Ao Hou, April 1955, Page 2