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MR MAIHI HAKARAIA A member of one of Otaki's best-known families, Mr Maihi Hakaraia, collapsed and died while returning from his job, driving a Ministry of Works truck. The accident occurred at the foot of the Pukehou hill about two miles north of Otaki Railway. Mr Hakaraia was best known for his welfare church and musical accomplishments. As senior warden to the local tribal committee his part in the outstandingly successful festivities for the restoration of Rangiatea church seven years ago, is remembered by Maoris from the many tribes that attended the hui. Mr Hakaraia continued to carry out the duties attached to that important office in a manner which won great admiration.

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Te Ao Hou, August 1957, Page 2

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MR MAIHI HAKARAIA Te Ao Hou, August 1957, Page 2

MR MAIHI HAKARAIA Te Ao Hou, August 1957, Page 2