Mrs N. TE WAARI

Te Ao Hou, September 1960, Page 3

Mrs N. TE WAARI The death occurred at Lower Hutt recently of Mrs Ngahina Te Waari, aged 61, eldest member of the family of the late Mr and Mrs Wi Hapi Love, both of whom were awarded the M.B.E. and were members of one of Wellington's most historic families. Mrs Te Warri (also known as Hannah Lily Love) was educated at the Petone West School and at Wellington Girls' College. Through her father, she was a direct descendant of Wi Tako, and through her mother of Te Puni, chiefs who made history in the early days of the settlement of Port Nicholson and with their Te Atiawa tribesfolk had conquered these shores before the arrival of the settlers. Mrs Te Waari was prominently associated with the work of the Anglican Maori mission, both in the Hutt and Wellingto areas, the Maori Women's Welfare League and the Early Settlers' Association. During the First World War, Mrs Te Waari was a member of the organisation formed by Lady Pomare to send comforts to the Maori Battalion overseas. Mrs Te Waari is survived by her husband, Mr George Te Waari of petone, and two adopted daughters, Myra and Ripeka.