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The Rev. Tureia Puha A Church of England Minister, the Rev. Tureia Puha, died recently at Lower Hutt. The Bishop of Aotearoa, the Rt. Rev. W. N. Panapa and the Rev. K. M. Ihaka conducted the funeral service at Wellington, where the deceased is buried. The Rev. Puha, aged 72, was a member of Ngati Porou, coming from Te Araroa. He gained his Licentiate in Theology at the old Te Rau Theological College, Gisborne, being one of the very few Maoris to do so. His last parish was at Tokomaru Bay. He retired 10 years ago because of ill health and has been living in Gisborne. In his younger days he was a noted rugby footballer and athlete. His wife pre-deceased him.

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Te Ao Hou, September 1963, Page 63

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The Rev. Tureia Puha Te Ao Hou, September 1963, Page 63

The Rev. Tureia Puha Te Ao Hou, September 1963, Page 63

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