Te Awanui Waka visits Maungatapu Pā (1973)

SummaryIn 1973 the new dining hall Te Aotakawhaki was opened at Maungatapu Pā. The occasion was officiated by the Labour Prime Minister of the time, The Right Honourable Norman Kirk. The recently completed Tauranga waka, Te Awanui, was part of the occasion. Main Body

Long time resident and keen photographer Laurie Sanders was at the opening of the dining hall at Maungatapu marae in 1973. He took the following photographs and more can be viewed in the related items below.

Te Awanui Waka at Maungatapu Pā (1973)

Date of Event1973

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Te Awanui Waka at Maungatapu Pā (1973)

Norman Kirk at Maungatapu Pā (1973)

Te Awanui Waka at Maungatapu Pā (1973)

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Whakapapa

MaungaMauaoAwaTe AwanuiWakaMātaatuaIwiNgaiterangiHapūNgāti HēMaraeOpopoti (Maungatapu)

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EventsTauranga Memories (2011-2021) - Events

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AuthorTauranga City Libraries Staff - Harley CouperType of ContributionLibrary story Last edited by: Matanga Taonga Tuku Iho Maori

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Te Awanui Waka visits Maungatapu Pā (1973)