Tributes are flowing for reo Māori exponent and parliamentary translator, Te Rangi McGarvey. Former Minister of Māori Development Te Ururoa Flavell says his contribution and service for the Māori language was exceptional.
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Tributes continue to flow for Lewis Moeau
People near and far continue to arrive at Manutuke's Te Pahou marae, outside of Gisborne, to farewell Lewis Moeau, dedicated parliamentary servant and leader of his people.
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Rongowhakaata leader and parliamentary servant Lewis Moeau passes away
Well-known Rongowhakaata leader, dedicated parliamentary servant and a steadfast pillar for his people, Lewis Ruihi Moeau QSO, ED, JP has died. Aged 79 years, he passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by his whānau.
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Sir Colin Meads honoured on hometown marae
NZ Rugby legend Sir Colin Meads lay in state at Te Kuiti's Tokanganui a Noho Marae for several hours where he was honoured by local Māori and his home town community.
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Whiting and his late wife re-united in death
Master carver Clifford Hamilton Whiting ONZ and the ashes of his late wife Heather have been buried together by his home people in Te Kaha. Whiting's wife died in 2011 and his whānau say today was the fulfilment of their mutual wish.
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Battalion soldier William Hei Walker remembered as a man of integrity
Hundreds of mourners converged on Te Kaha's Te Ehutu marae to pay their final respects to the last Te Whānau ā Apanui 28th Māori Battalion, C Company veteran, William Hei Walker. His whānau say his legacy as a humble, hard working backbone of the community lives on.
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NewsLast Te Whānau-a-Apanui 28th Māori Battalion veteran passes away
Hundreds of mourners are expected to pay their final respects to the last Te Whānau ā Apanui 28th Māori Battalion, Company C veteran, William Hei (Pom) Walker. The 94-year-old passed away Monday morning (17th July) at Whakatāne hospital, surrounded by whānau.
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Thousands are expected to mourn master carver Dr Clifford Whiting
Artist Dr Clifford Hamilton Whiting of Te Whānau-a-Apanui (ONZ) has passed away at the age of 81. Thousands are expected to mourn the master carver and leader in the renaissance of Māori art.
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NewsMemorial held for veteran Maori broadcaster Marama Martin
Veteran broadcaster Marama Martin (nee Koea) of Te Ati Awa decent has been farewelled by whānau and friends in a private service in Nelson.
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Esteemed Māori artist and ONZ Dr Cliff Whiting passes
Artist Cliff Whiting of Te Whānau-a-Apanui (ONZ) has passed away at the age of 81.
