Mr Tuati Paku Whaanga

Te Ao Hou, March 1964, Page 63

Mr Tuati Paku Whaanga The death occurred recently of Mr Tuati Paku Whaanga, son of Ihaka Maihi Whaanga, a leader of the Nuhaka people and a grandson of Ihaka (Tatoo) Whaanga, a direct male descendant of Kahungunu. Tuati Paku Whaanga was born at Nuhaka 70 years ago and resided in the district all his life. He farmed a property south of the township and left with the 2nd Maori Contingent for the First World War. On his return, he continued farming at Nuhaka. Mr Whaanga was a foundation member of the Nuhaka Tribal Committee and also one of the early leaders of the Latter Day Saints' faith at Nuhaka. He was a prominent Rugby player in his day and represented Wairoa and the coastal Tairawhiti team. He is survived by one son, Maui Pomare Whaanga, of Kaikohe, and four grandchildren.