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Mr W. K. Smiler A prominent leader in the Wellington Maori community, Mr Winiata Kaihote Smiler, died at his home at Naenae last July, aged 46. Mr Smiler, member of a well-known Gisborne Maori family, held a B.A. degree and a Diploma of Social Science. At the time of his death he was a teacher at Naenae College. He was previously first assistant at Rangatahi College, Murupara. He was at one time a welfare officer for the Maori Affairs Department in the Levin district and a teacher at the Wellington Correspondence School. He was vice-president of the Ngati Poneke Young Maori Club and treasurer of the Ngati Poneke Maori Association. He was also chairman of the Taurarua Maori Tribal Committee. He leaves a wife and seven children.

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Te Ao Hou, December 1963, Page 63

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Mr W. K. Smiler Te Ao Hou, December 1963, Page 63

Mr W. K. Smiler Te Ao Hou, December 1963, Page 63