took place in 1864. Mrs Wereta, wife of the late Mr Renata Tekapango, was also present at a number of other battles in her younger years. Mrs Wereta was at Parikino in 1893 when peace negotiations were conducted between Major Kemp and Te Kooti. She took a prominent part in the welfare of the people in the Wanganui River districts and her commanding personality was such that all had the greatest respect for her. Mrs Wereta had no direct issue, but her direct relations are estimated to be in the vicinity of 1,000. She was buried at Matahiwi, on the Wanganui River.

The Rev. Tame Te Teira Last April the Rev. Tame Te Teira, aged 66 years, collapsed and died soon after his arrival at the annual Presbyterian Synod at Ohope. Mr Te Teira, a World War I veteran, was born at Te Hauhi, about 10 miles from Murupara. He served for many years in the Lands and Survey Department as a field assistant, and also worked in timber mills in the district. About seven years ago Mr Te Teira entered the ministry and trained at Whakatane. He was first sent to Waiohau and finally transferred to Ruatahuna. He was the father of 18 children and he is survived by his wife, six daughters and six sons. The tangi was held at Waikotikoti Pa, Te Whaiti.

Mr Tame te Tuhi The death occurred in Rotorua recently of Tame Te Tuhi, son of the famous Tuhoe carver, Te Tuhi, who carved the main meeting house Hine-Nui-Te-Po at Te Whaiti over a 20-year period. Tame Te Tuhi's body was taken to his ancestral home, Waikotikoti marae, for the tangi.

Mr T. Nepia A well known former resident of the Nuhaka district, Mr Tom Nepia, died last March in the Rotorua Hospital after a sudden illness. He was a close relative of the former All Black foot-baller, Mr George Nepia. Mr Nepia was educated at the Nuhaka Maori School, gaining the junior Makarini Scholarship, and later at Te Aute College, where he won the senior Makarini scholarship. He was a keen sportsman, being a Rugby player for the Nuhaka Club for many years. He was responsible for many successes the club enjoyed. He was also for many years a supporter of the Mahia Hunt Club and a Nuhaka A. and P. Association. For a time he was chairman of the Nuhaka Inc. blocks committee and was a member of the Maori School Committee. He also served for a time on the executive of the Wairoa County Rugby Sub-union. In later years he transferred to Taupo, where he accepted a position with the County Council as hydatids control officer.

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