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MR TIUKA (DUKE) NGATAI Mr Tiuka, or Duke, Ngatai, aged 59, of Matapihi, near Tauranga, of the Ngaiterangi tribe, died last December. He was a son of Mr Rewiti Ngatai and a grandson of Hori Ngatai, chief of the Ngaiterangi, who fought in the battle of Gate Pa. On his mother's side Mr Ngatai descended from Taipari Makarauri, also a chief of Ngaiterangi. He worked in the Railways Department and later worked his own market garden at Matapihi. He worked a great deal for Maori causes and conducted a night school in which he passed on his store of knowledge to any who were interested.

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Te Ao Hou, March 1960, Page 3

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MR TIUKA (DUKE) NGATAI Te Ao Hou, March 1960, Page 3

MR TIUKA (DUKE) NGATAI Te Ao Hou, March 1960, Page 3

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