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Mr. Matekino Punoke. The death occurred recently of Mr Matekino Punoke, of Waotu Road, Putaruru. Mr Punoke, who was in his 98th year, was chief of the Ngati Punoke tribe. He was a member of several tribal committees, including the Whakaarati-maiti committee, Mr Punoke, who was a fine orator and leader, farmed a property at the Waotu. Road. A tangi was attended by many people from over a wide area.

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Te Ao Hou, December 1962, Page 64

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Mr. Matekino Punoke. Te Ao Hou, December 1962, Page 64

Mr. Matekino Punoke. Te Ao Hou, December 1962, Page 64