LARGE TANGI
DEATH OF PROMINENT MAORI GRIEF AT LOSS \ One of the largest tangis in cent years was held at Pahou week, when the death 'occurred of Parekaahu Nuku a prominent member of the tribe of Ngati-Pukeko. * He was the only surviving son of Hoani Nuku one of the elders of the tribe and his death is w T idely regretted by both Maoris and Pakehas. y Three hundred people attended the tangi, being representative of the Bay of Plenty tribes.
Deceased is survived by his widow, nine sons, six daughters and twentyeight grandchildren.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 1, Issue 82, 1 November 1939, Page 4
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94LARGE TANGI Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 1, Issue 82, 1 November 1939, Page 4
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