Mr Tenga Takarangi

Te Ao Hou, September 1962, Page 63

Mr Tenga Takarangi The death occurred on June 29 at Wanganui, after a short illness, of Mr Tenga-Iterangi Takarangi. He was aged 64. Mr Takarangi was one of the most widely-known and respected Maoris in Wanganui. He was of the Te Atihau (Whanganui) and of the Ngata Whiti Tama tribes, the latter being a subtribe of Tuwharetoa. He attended the Wanganui Collegiate School from 1911 to 1915 and was known for his prowess on the Rugby field. As a farm cadet he worked in Taihape and was a former Taihape and Rangitikei Rugby representative. Mr Takarangi joined the staff of the Maori Affairs Department in 1942. From 1947 until his retirement he was employed on titles work. Putiki Pa always claimed his interest. There were very few projects carried out there in which he did not take a leading part. Mr Takarangi was co-chairman of the Whanganui provincial committee of the Maori Education Foundation Fund. He did not spare himself in any way in raising funds for a cause close to his heart. He also figured actively in missionary work for the Anglican Church at Putiki. He was a member of the vestry, and was vicar's warden. He was also a member of the Wellington Diocesan Maori Church Board. Many hundreds of people from all over the country attended his funeral at Putiki. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Rangitaamo Takarangi, and an adult family. A son, Flight-Sergeant Takarangi, died on active service with the Royal New Zealand Air Force, in World War II.