Mr. Hamiora Hakopa
RRAv1I0 listeners throughout New Zealand will regret to" hear of the death of Mr. Hamiora Hakopa, the Maori announcer’ who took a leading part in the presentation’ of: the Radio Pageant of the Maori Race at 2YA in 1928 and 1929. He was a well-edu-cated native .and,. as listeners know, he spoke splendid English. His descripton of the various phases of the .pagt contributed materially: to the sucSS which attended each -broadcast. . When news of Mr. Hakopa’s death, which was due to pneumonia, was received by 2YA appropriate reference was made by the announcer. His death came as a great shock to the members of the Wanganui Maori Party, in whom the spirit of camaraderie is particular.ly strong.
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Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 26, 10 January 1930, Page 11
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121Mr. Hamiora Hakopa Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 26, 10 January 1930, Page 11
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