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NEPIA WINIATA Mr Nepia Winiata passed away suddenly in Levin in February 1958. He was 66 years of age. He was born in Levin, and was educated at Rangiotu (Oroua Bridge), Levin and Te Aute College. In 1914 he joined the Department of Maori Affairs where he was a Judge's associate until 1918 when he took up dairy farming. He was a rugby representative for Horowhenua and Manawhenua, and played in the North Island Country team and for the Kuku club. From 1926 to 1949 he was secretary of the Otaki Maori Racing Club; in 1949 he was elected president which he remained for the rest of his life. He was a member of the Wellington District Committee for nine and of the N.Z. Racing Conference for two years.

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Te Ao Hou, April 1958, Page 3

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NEPIA WINIATA Te Ao Hou, April 1958, Page 3

NEPIA WINIATA Te Ao Hou, April 1958, Page 3