These kaumatua held a hui at Hiruharama quite a few weeks before the Ngarimu VC Investiture hui at Whakarua Park. Ruatorea.
(Identified from left to right)
Back Row: Tautoro Tuhura; Nahi Te Pairi; Wi Hunia (Matiu Takarangi, mokopuna) Piniha Maru; Wiremu Pikimaunga; Hamana Mahuika; Matua Haerewa; Bob Connor
Row 4: Hemi Kohi; Pakanui Nihoniho Tuhura; Wi Hunia, Wi Waikari; Poihipi Kohere; Wi Tawaho; Te Maraurau Huriwai; Totorewa Green; Ihaka Morete; Panikena Kaa; Charlie Wilkie.
Row 3: Te Kahu Tuhaka; Wi Kuki Waititi; Pine Tibble; Hone Ngata; Makahuri Petiha; Wi Maraki; Te Iharaira Fox.
Row 2: Alex Takarangi; Spanky Te Puna; Kotuku Reedy; Hamuera Ngarimu; Maraea Ngarimu; (Not identified); Tuini Ngawai; Nehe White.
Front: Kepa Rokiroki; Hoia Kaiwai; Percy Perches; Heneriata Puhata Makarini; Hiwi Maraki; Lady Te Riringi Ngata; Tere Nepe.
Tā Apirana Ngata in the very front.
Reference:
Family collection. Courtesy of Whai Ngata.
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