Thomas Taitapanui Well known in Te Karaka and the surrounding area as Tommy Rutene, Thomas Tuta Taitapanui died suddenly as he cycled through the township. For about 20 years Mr Taitapanui worked for the Ministry of Works, maintaining the state highway between Waipaoa and Waikohu, and was known to the majority of residents in the district. The son of Mr and Mrs Rutene Taitapanui, he was born at Rakaiketeroa near Te Karaka in 1905, and at an early age came with his parents to live in the township. He completed his education at Te Aute. In 1924 Mr Rutene was married to Matilda Parata of Tokomaru Bay. Though handicapped by almost total deafness, Mr Rutene had a wide interest in community affairs, particularly in the Te Karaka Fire Brigade and the St John's Ambulance Association. Mr Taitapanui is survived by his wife and family, James, Lovey, Charlie and Tuta.
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Te Ao Hou, 1970, Page 3
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