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TUTAWHIAO] A large tangi was held recently at Turangawaewae Pa, Ngaruawahia, for Tutawhiao, a well-known Ngati Maniapoto chief, who was closely connected with the family of Koroki. Tutawhiao, who was more than 80 years old, resided in recent years at Ngaruawahia with Koroki. Tutawhiao was the grandson of Tuhoro, who was one of the three leading Ngati Maniapoto chiefs with whom Potauta the first Maori King, consulted before accepting that office almost a century ago. Poihaere, the mother of Tutawhiao, subsequently became one of the younger wives of King Tawhiao (the second Maori King). Tutawhiao was adopted by Tongotamaiwhana, a chief of the Ngati Tuwharetoa, and a grandson of Heuheu I, and the fact that he spent most of his life among the Taupo people was a reason for such a representative attendance of them at his tangihanga. Atawhai Tutawhiao, son of the late chief, married Hera, daughter of Tonga Mahuta and in recent years Tutawhiao spent most of his time between their home at Waahi and Ngaruawahia. The late Kata, the wife of Hohepa Hawera, well known in Ratana circles, was Tutawhiao's half-sister.

Mr TONY ORMSBY The death occurred recently of Mr Tony Ormsby, one of the leading figures in Maori circles in the King Country and the North. He was a veteran of the First World War, in which he served with Sir Peter Buck. Following the war, Mr Ormsby was employed as a health inspector in the Waikato-Maniapoto district where he later acted as a Maori agent and interpreter. He is survived by a son and a daughter.

MRS M. ELLISON Mrs Maku Ellison, leading Ngati-Kahungunu Chieftainess of Hawke's Bay, died recently. She was aged 86. A direct descendant of Te Hapuku, one of the highest ranking chiefs of Hawke's Bay, Mrs Ellison was one of the largest Maori landowners in the Hawke's Bay district. The Chieftainess is survived by two children, Mrs Queen Brightwell, and Mr Dick Ellison, of Hastings.

TE ARA NGAMOKI One of the leading chiefs of the Whanau Apanui tribe, Te Ara Ngamoki, has died at Omaio. For many years Te Ara took a foremost part in the affairs of the tribe. He was prominently associated with Sir Apirana Ngata in initiating Maori Land Development Schemes in his district. He was closely related to the late Lieutenant Ngariumu, V.C., whose mother is of the Whanau Apanui tribe. Following the chief's death, a largely attended tangi was held at Omaio.

MRS RAWINIA TAHU APERAHAMA The death occurred recently of Mrs Rawinia Tahu Aperahama, aged 35 years. Known Chieftainness of the Ngawawiriki Tribe, the Ngararuru and the Poutama Tuwharetoa tribe, she was well liked among both Maoris and Europeans. She was a member both of the Ratana Church and the Koopu Kuikui, and president of the Kauangaroa Ladies' Hockey Club and Chairman of the Ladies' School Committee, Kauangaroa. Mrs Aperahama was also a member of the Ratana Labour Party Committee.

REV. PATIHANA KOKIRI The first Maori pastor at Putiki, Rev. Patihana Kokiri, has died at Rotorua. After his ordination in 1915 he was stationed at Te Hauke and afterwards in the Wairarapa. From 1933 to 1947 Mr Kokiri was Maori Missioner for the Wanganui-Rangitikei area, with headquarters at Putiki. At the time of his death he was living in retirement at Rotorua.

MRS PARETAHI TAURUA The death occurred at Waipukurau recently of Mrs Paretahi Taurua, of Rakau-tatahi, Takapau. Born 59 years ago, Mrs Taurua was a daughter of Hine Kotorangi, a chieftainess of the Ngati Marau tribe of the Heretaunga Plains. With her husband and family, she moved to Takapau some eight years ago.

HARE RIKIHANA A veteran of World War 1, Hare Rikihana died recently and was buried at Rotorua. He belonged to several sub-tribes of Te Arawa. These were Ngati Hinemihi, Tuhourangi, and Wahiao.