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NIHO HEMI PAPAKURA A noted Maori scholar and singer, the Rev Niho Hemi Papakura, of the Methodist Church, died recently on the evening of his 75th birthday at his home in New Plymouth. He was born in the Hokianga district and was related to Taranaki, Rotorua and Northland tribes. He attended Auckland and Otago University Colleges, and while in Otago shared rooms with Sir Peter Buck. In 1919 Mr Papakura toured the United States with a party of Maoris lecturing about New Zealand, and explaining Maori folklore and musie. Mr Papakura is survived by his wife and a son.

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Te Ao Hou, April 1956, Page 3

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NIHO HEMI PAPAKURA Te Ao Hou, April 1956, Page 3

NIHO HEMI PAPAKURA Te Ao Hou, April 1956, Page 3

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