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Mr. D. Mason Mr. David Mason, a highly respected Maori elder from Takaka died on 5 July in the Nelson Public Hospital, aged 77. He was a son of Albert Mason of the N'gatitanua tribe whose members fought their way down the coast from Taranaki before New Zealand was colonised. He represented Nelson district Maoris at many important national gatherings and up until his death was president of the Takaka Tribal Committee. Mr Mason was keenly interested in the Golden Bay area and in sport, particularly Rugby. He was a New Zealand Rugby League representative and toured Australia in 1910. He is survived by his wife Ngara—a great grand-daughter of Henare Tekeha, a leading chief of his day—sons Reginald and David and daughter, Mrs A. Myers.

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Te Ao Hou, September 1966, Page 3

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Mr. D. Mason Te Ao Hou, September 1966, Page 3

Mr. D. Mason Te Ao Hou, September 1966, Page 3