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Te Hare Piahana One of New Zealand's foremost chiefs, Te Hare Piahana was buried at Tauranga after hundreds had come to his tangi at Judea marae. Among those who came was Dame Te Atairangikaahu and a large group from Waikato. Mr Piahana was a staunch supporter of the King Movement, and was a first cousin to Dr Maharaia Winiata, the noted Maori scholar, whose memorial is at Judea marae. Mr Piahana was chief of the Ngati Ranginui tribe, and had represented the Maori people on many occasions, notably being a spokesman when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth visited Waitangi in 1963. He also welcomed many dignitaries to Tauranga, and was noted for his friendliness and common sense.

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Te Ao Hou, 1972, Page 3

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Te Hare Piahana Te Ao Hou, 1972, Page 3

Te Hare Piahana Te Ao Hou, 1972, Page 3