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Veterans' Reunion

The Te Hokowhitu-a-Tumatauenga Association held its Maori war veterans' reunion at Poho-o-rawiri between February 23 and 25. A large number of ex-servicemen attended the weekend gathering.

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Association members gathered on the marae.

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Official speakers at the reunion included M.P. Trevor Davey.

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R.S.A. president Gordan Harris.

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Mayor Harry Barker addressing members of the association at the official opening, before the conference

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Reunion organising secretary Wishie Jaram

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Colonel Gambrill speaking at the function

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Among those attending were Mr Tawhai Tamepo, Mrs Marea Ngarimu (mother of V.C. winner, Lt Ngarimu) and Mrs Hiria Tamate

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Mrs Ngarimu was made an honorary member of the association by president Rotohiko Jones.

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Others at the reunion included Hati Rangiuia, Apa Mua, Nani Jones and Cecil Hayward.

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Ian Ropitini, Matauoterangi Rongoiti Tomoana, Ossie Huata and William Ropitini.

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Paddy Tamati, Puriri Eretara, Kaurauria Keelan, Mahurangi Pohatu, Rutene Ngaronoa and Kawa Kaa.