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served until 1896 when he lost to Hone Heke Ngapua, a noted Kotahitanga supporter.
Wharemate marena Marara Poutama [2089] [MRIN: 5]. Marara died about Jun 1874. The cause of her
death was Typhoid.
Rapunga Kupu Akoako: This is a "blank" entry to avoid duplication. Refer RIN2148.

Na Tamariki o te Marena:
+ 258 M i. Riapo Puhipi [62] was born about 1860, died on 10 Jul 1919 aged about 59, and was
buried in Rangihaukaha Urupa.
+ 259 M ii. Poroa Puhipi [69] was born in 1866 and died on 19 Nov 1918 at age 52.
+ 260 M iii. Eruera Puhipi [537].
Wharemate marena ano Maata Martha Murray [1373] [MRIN: 38] 7th April 1875
in Kaitaia. Marriage status: close marriage.
Marena Kupu Akoako: On 7th April, Timoti Puhipi and Maata Murray were
married. At 8 o'clock in the morning they were escorted by 100 of the tribe to
Kaitaia for the purpose of having the ceremony performed at that place. Mary
Ann and a number of other young girls were then chosen as bridesmaids to
accompany them to the church. The bride and groom were arrayed in garments
suitable for the occasion and were married by the Reverend J Matthews.
After the ceremony was conducted they returned to Pukepoto. As they
approached the settlerment they were put forward in front of the procession Maata Mare
which escorted them, one bearing the Queen's flag marching by their side. The
main body of the people were formed in column at the village awaiting their arrival while the women
waved them onward with cries of welcome. Then the escort of 100 all mounted on horseback who
conducted the married couple halted for the space of about 2 minutes whilst the column at the village
sang with one accord a song of welcome. At the conclusion they were conducted to a house set apart
for their use.
Rapunga Kupu Akoako: This is a "blank" entry to avoid duplication. Refer RIN211.

Na Tamariki o te Marena:
+ 261 M i. Iehu Mumu Te Awha Puhipi [131] was born on 20 May 1876 and died on 23 Apr
1922 in Pukepoto at age 45.
262 F ii. Rihi Te Whenu Timoti Puhipi [132] was born on 28 Dec 1877,
died on 9 Apr 1955 at age 77, and was buried in Rangihaukaha
Urupa.
Rapunga Kupu Akoako: (korero taken from "Boroughdale
Murray, the beginning of a NZ dynasty"et al) Rihi Te Whenu
Timoti Puhipi; sister of an eminent chief and chosen in her youth
as a repository of ancient knowledge which she would recount to
her many mokopuna, lived just south of the present Larmers road. Rihi Te Whenu
She was a very devoted friend of Mary Ann Matthews and
Matilda Puckey, and in times of danger would lose no time in
crossing the river somewhere about the present Larmers road, probably by canoe and
make her way on foot with all speed to be with her friends at the station. She kept a
garden on the flat just below the mission houses, adjoining the Glebe. Her devotion was
an enormous blessing for the sisters on the Mission Station. Refer RIN3318.
+ 263 F iii. Taha Rahera Kahutaha Puhipi [133] was born on 19 Apr 1881.
+ 264 F iv. Ngahuia Timoti Puhipi [135] was born on 13 Jan 1883 and died in 1922 at age 39.

+ 265 M v. Haami Sam Puhipi [134] was born about 1885 and died on 15 Jan 1951 aged about 66.
266 M vi. Mohi Tawhai Puhipi [136] was born on 25 Dec 1887, died on 11 Feb 1915 in
Auckland Hospital at age 27, and was buried in RangihauKaha, Pukepoto. The cause of
his death was Enteric Fever, shortly after enlisting in the Native Expeditionary Force.
Rapunga Kupu Akoako: (korero taken from "Boroughdale Murray, the beginning of a
NZ dynasty"et) Mohi Tawhai Busby; Private# 16/316 enlisted in the Native
Expeditionary Force, accidental death 11Feb 1915. Having just volunteered; "there has
lately been an unfortunate epidemic of typhoid fever in the Whangape district, which