Rangatira honoured
The descendants of Wi-Parata Te Kakakura, Rangatira and M.P., will be holding a reunion at the end of the year. Wi Parata Te Kakakura died in 1906. A descendant of the Ngati-toa and Ngati-awa tribes, he lived most of his life around Porirua, Kapiti Coast and Waikanae. Wi Parata was a member of the House of Representatives from 1870 to 1879 and the native member of the executive council. He had a large family who have many ties in the Gold Coast District. The reunion will be held at the Whakarongotai Marae, Waikanae, from 31 December 1983 to 2nd January 1984. If any further information about the reunion is required contact Mr T.W. Parata Wellington 637 593.
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Tu Tangata, Issue 14, 1 October 1983, Page 61
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119Rangatira honoured Tu Tangata, Issue 14, 1 October 1983, Page 61
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