Manuhiri arrive at Waihi for Sir Tumu Te Heuheu tangihanga

Friday 26 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 26 Sep 2025, 2:00pm

In this story Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Rahui Papa, Sir Tumu Te Heuheu

Mourners from across the country are travelling to Tapeka Marae in Waihi Village to pay respects to Sir Tumu Te Heuheu. Following his death on Tuesday, Te Arikinui Kuini Ngāwai hono i te po was welcomed onto the marae on Friday morning.

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1. RNZFri 26 Sep 2025, 6:26am

   Manuhiri begin journey to farewell Sir Tumu Te Heuheu (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 26 Sep 2025, 2:00pm

   'He had the wisdom of Solomon': Iwi pay respects to Tā Tumu Te Heuheu (opens in new tab)