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Mrs Emma Weepu A former well-known resident of the Arahura Pa, Westland, Mrs Emma Weepu, died in Wellington recently at the age of 71 years. Born at Arahura, she was the second daughter of the late Chief Hoanui and Emma Tainui. She lived at the Arahura Pa until she left to reside in Wellington five years ago. Her husband, Mr Iahia Weepu, known mostly as Dick Webb, pre-deceased her two years ago. Mrs Weepu is survived by two daughters, Nellie (Arahura) and Eli (Wellington) and four sons, Hoani (Chief) Nokitika; Dinny (Craigieburn), Bill and Tom (Wellington), and the late Bob, Sam, Fred and John were also sons. There are also 21 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

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Te Ao Hou, March 1963, Page 63

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Mrs Emma Weepu Te Ao Hou, March 1963, Page 63

Mrs Emma Weepu Te Ao Hou, March 1963, Page 63