About Me
Ko Karioi me Mauao oku Maunga,
Ko Tainui me Mataatua oku Waka,
Ko Aotea me Tauranga oku Moana,
Ko Waikato toku Awa,
Ko Waikato me Ngaiterangi oku Iwi,
Ko Ngati Te Wehi me Ngati Tapu oku Hapu,
Ko Okapu me Waikari oku Marae,
Ko Temoananuiakiwa toku Mama rauka ko Mauao toku Papa,
Ko Ida Kohu ahau
Kia ora and tena koe,
My Grandfather was Johnny Taua, a Private of the 28th Maori Battalion. Unfortunately I have no memory of my Grandfather but I hope I can find out more about him from people who may have served with him. As far as I know, Grandad died in 1984, when I was 3 years old.