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TE ARITAUA PITAMA Te Aritaua Pitama died at Christchurch on 14 March 1958, aged 52 years. A very well known personality in the South Island, he was noted for his work in fostering Maoritanga especially among the younger generation. His concert party made extended tours of both the South Island and the North Island. A brilliant speaker, he was present at most of the gatherings held in the South Island. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and was prominent in that Church's work amongst his people. He was a member of the Canterbury Regional Committee of the National Historic Places Trust and also a member of the Ngaitahu Trust Board, representing Akaroa District.

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Te Ao Hou, July 1958, Page 3

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TE ARITAUA PITAMA Te Ao Hou, July 1958, Page 3

TE ARITAUA PITAMA Te Ao Hou, July 1958, Page 3