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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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Reunion organising secretary Wishie Jaram
Colonel Gambrill speaking at the function
Among those attending were Mr Tawhai Tamepo, Mrs Marea Ngarimu (mother of V.C. winner, Lt Ngarimu) and Mrs Hiria Tamate
Mrs Ngarimu was made an honorary member of the association by president Rotohiko Jones.
Others at the reunion included Hati Rangiuia, Apa Mua, Nani Jones and Cecil Hayward.
Ian Ropitini, Matauoterangi Rongoiti Tomoana, Ossie Huata and William Ropitini.
Paddy Tamati, Puriri Eretara, Kaurauria Keelan, Mahurangi Pohatu, Rutene Ngaronoa and Kawa Kaa.