Ngāti Tūwharetoa paramount chief Sir Tumu Te Heuheu dies aged 84

Tuesday 23 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 23 Sep 2025, 5:56pm

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Te Ariki Tā Tumu Te Heuheu Tūkino VIII, the paramount chief of Ngāti Tūwharetoa, has died at the age of 84. Te Kapua Whakapipi confirmed the passing of the long-serving leader, who had held the position of ariki since 1997.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 23 Sep 2025, 9:38am

   Tūwharetoa mourns death of paramount chief Sir Tumu Te Heuheu (opens in new tab)

   • Another mighty tōtara has fallen: Honouring Sir Tumu Te Heuheu - Dr Areti Metuamate (opens in new tab) Tue 23 Sep 2025, 12:46pm
2. StuffTue 23 Sep 2025, 9:49am

   Paramount chief, Te Ariki Sir Tumu Te Heuheu, dies (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 23 Sep 2025, 10:25am

   Ngāti Tūwharetoa chief Sir Tumu Te Heuheu dies (opens in new tab)

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