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Tamahina Topine The death occurred at Taumarunui of Mr Tamahina (Scotty) Topine at the age of 70. He was a member of the Ngatihau-a-Paparangi and a highly respected elder of Ngapuwaiwaha Pa. He also had affiliations with Kahungunu and Tuhoe Federations on his mother's side. With his lifelong interest in all types of farming and management, Scotty was well known in sheep-shearing circles throughout the country. Many mourners attended the funeral at Ngapuwaiwaha maare. Predeceased by his wife, Mr Topine leaves a step-son, John Onangi, and a son, David Te Whetu, both of Taumarunui.

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Te Ao Hou, 1971, Page 2

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Tamahina Topine Te Ao Hou, 1971, Page 2

Tamahina Topine Te Ao Hou, 1971, Page 2