survived by twin son and daughter, Derek, and Mrs Mori Blake. His body lay on Taihoa marae, Wairoa, and Kaiuku marae at Mahia, where he was buried.

Rawinia Taitumu Described as a ‘living link between generations’. Mrs Taitumu died at Orakei at the age of about 120 years. She was born at Te Kohanga, near Tuakau, and lived much of her life in the Helensville district. Her recollections about Helensville and the arrival of the pioneers, John and Isaac MacLeod and their wives, indicated her great age. Mrs Taitimu could recall the MacLeods, who arrived in 1862, especially Janet, Isaac's wife, and their two-year-old son Andrew. She described the nikau palm whares the Maoris built for the MacLeods, and was a friend to many generations of the family. Mrs Taitumu was buried in a special area at Orakei reserved for the descendents of a former paramount chief of Tamaki—she was a foster mother to many of his descendants.

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.

Paraire Herewini The hundreds who attended the tangi at Ngaruawahia for Mr Paraire Herewini made it the largest since the death of King Koroki four years before. Almost 90 years old, Mr Herewini was a nephew of the great Waikato leader Major Te Wheoro. One of his first major responsibilities for the King Movement was as printer for the Maori King's proclamations, Te Paki-O-Matariki, from the turn of the century until 1926. Over the last 30 years he had travelled extensively on behalf of the King Movement, being major spokesman for the late King Koroki and Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu. Over this period, he was also a member of the King's Council. He has lived for the last 20 years at Ngaruawahia. Canon Wi Huata, who conducted the service said that Mr Herewini, like the late King Koroki, was a man of deep humility. He was meek, strong and courageous, and a very direct person, especially in times of trouble. Mr Herewini, who is survived by two sons and four daughters, was buried with his ancestors on Taupiri mountain. Throughout the marae service, the hymns were led by the Taniwharau Silver band, which had been trained by Mr Herewini.

Mama Hepi Mama Hepi, Kawhia's ‘grand old lady’, loved and respected by all, was buried on the hill overlooking Maketu Pa, after her death in Waikato hospital, aged 80. She was the daughter of Kumeti Toihau, and was an active supporter of the Maori King Movement. She and her family donated the land on which Maketu Pa now stands, and many of the mats in the house were the result of her expertise in weaving. Although twice married, Mrs Hepi had no children of her own, but was foster mother to at least eight children, the last one living with her until she died. It was her great love of children that earned her the name ‘Mama’, and this is how her coffin was inscribed, as it is said that no-one knew her true christian name. The service was conducted by Rev. Dave Manihera.

Roka Te Arihi Mrs Te Arihi died at Matakana Island, aged 82. A well-known identity and elder of the Bay of Plenty, Mrs Te Arihi was the last of the family of Huhana and Hona Wikiriwhi of Ngatiawa, Whakatane. She lived for most of her life on Matakana Island on her marriage to Te Heke Te Arihi, who predeceased her by 18 years. A staunch member of the Ratana church, who regularly attended annual meetings and