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Henare Pipeta National Publicity Studios Mr Tamati receives the trophy. Taranaki Daily News photo Wayne Day polishes his money box. National Publicity Studios Oldest Rapaki Resident Seen here on the road high above the pa is Henare Rangi Tawhiao Pipeta, Te-whekehapu of the Ngaitahu people. Aged 86, he is the oldest man at Rapaki. He served in World War I, and has led an active life, retiring from work as a roadsman only two years ago. With Mr Pipeta is a dog belonging to Mr Arthur Couch, his nephew. Mr Couch is overseas visiting his son Donald, who graduated M.A., Dip.Ed. from Canterbury University, and is now lecturing in Geography at the University of British Colombia.

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Te Ao Hou, September 1966, Page 38

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Oldest Rapaki Resident Te Ao Hou, September 1966, Page 38

Oldest Rapaki Resident Te Ao Hou, September 1966, Page 38