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Mr A. Te A. Rotohiko (Mr Sammy Haupapa) The death occurred at Rotorua several months ago of Mr Amahia Te Aurei Torohiko, often known as Sammy Haupapa. He was aged 87. Mr Haupapa was a son of Rotohiko Haupapa, a leader of Ngati Tunohopu, a sub-tribe of Ngati Whakaue. Born in Ohinemutu, Sammy Haupapa served overseas in the first world war as a sergeant in the First Maori Contingent. A tailor by trade, he served his apprenticeship in Rotorua and later worked in Otaki, Cambridge and Wellington. In his younger days he was a keen Rugby foot-baller and later became one of Rotorua's best referees. He is survived by a brother, Heke Rogers.

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Te Ao Hou, March 1965, Page 64

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Mr A. Te A. Rotohiko (Mr Sammy Haupapa) Te Ao Hou, March 1965, Page 64

Mr A. Te A. Rotohiko (Mr Sammy Haupapa) Te Ao Hou, March 1965, Page 64

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