Memorial Service at Putiki

Te Ao Hou, September 1963, Page 36

Memorial Service at Putiki Last April at Putiki, near Wanganui, a service was held in memory of the late Mr Tenga Takarangi. Mr Takarangi, who belonged to Te Atihau (Whanganui) and Ngati Whiti Tama (a sub-tribe of Tuwharetoa), was one of the most widely known and respected Maoris in Wanganui, and took a leading part in a great many public activities. During the ceremony, which was attended by a large number of people, a memorial stone (see photo on left) was unveiled by the Bishop of Wellington, the Rt Rev. H. W. Baines. Photography by Ans Westra Welcoming the Bishop of Wellington, the Rt Rev. H. W. Baines, to the Putiki marae are Mr Pei te Hurunui Jones of Taumarunui, Mrs Maraenui Iwikau of Tokorangi, Halcombe, Mrs Rangitaamo Takarangi (the widow of the late Mr Tenga Takarangi), and Mr Henare Tuwhangai of Ohaupo.