Kani Rangitauira

Kani Rangitauira, Laurie Rae (immediate left) and their mate at Kaingaroa in 1963. 

Kani received a Military Medal for single-handedly taking 18 German soldiers prisoner in Italy towards the end of the Second World War.

Kani Rangi Park in Murupara is named in his honour. 

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Family collection. Courtesy of Jeremy Rae.

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