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Mrs Ani Taihuka A prominent Gisborne personality, Mrs Ani Tai-huka, has died at her Gisborne residence in her 68th year. She first came to Gisborne as a leader of the Kahungunu Maori Concert Party which toured New Zealand prior to and during World War I, was one of the leaders of Waihirere Club, and was a leading exponent of poi dancing. She was the wife of the late Katini Taihuka and the daughter of Hariata Kerekere and Whereri Ripohau. A member of the Aitanga Mahaki tribe, with tribal affiliations in Taranaki and Hawke's Bay, she was educated at Hukarere College. Her daughter, Kui, pre-deceased her by two weeks. She is survived by three children, Barney, Tilly and Marenia, and several grandchildren.

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Te Ao Hou, December 1963, Page 63

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Mrs Ani Taihuka Te Ao Hou, December 1963, Page 63

Mrs Ani Taihuka Te Ao Hou, December 1963, Page 63

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