sible for revising the standard Maori dictionary. He was a foundation member of the Maori section of the National Council of Churches, and contributed greatly to its development. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of New Zealand. Canon Kaa is survived by his wife Flo, by five daughters, Anna, Kiwi, Marata (Cindy), Kuni and Grace, and three sons, Terence, Hunaara and Bennett. He was the brother of the Rev. Tipi Kaa of the Waiapu pastorate at Tikitiki. After a service in Christchurch the body rested at Te Tatau o te Po, Lower Hutt, before being taken to Rangitukia for the funeral.

Mrs Rua Kahurangi Riri Rua Kahurangi Riri, the wife of Maunga Riri of Ngati Raukawa, Otaki, died suddenly at her home on 9 April. A member of a well-known family famed throughout Maoridom as gifted musicians, she was the sister of the late Kingi Tahiwi and of Pirimi Tahiwi of Wellington. The funeral was held at Raukawa marae.

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