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Wedding of Niniwa Heremaia and Tamaihotua
Group at wedding of Niniwa Heremaia and Tamaihotua Aporo in the Wairarapa, circa 1900. Standing (left to right): Hare Hongi (Henry Matthew Stowell), Mrs Tomiri te Awa, Alf Needham. Seated (left to right): Tamaihotua Aporo, Niniwa Heremaia.
Alexander Turnbull Library,
Reference: PAColl-3861-43-18
Further information and copies of this image may be obtained from the Library through its 'Timeframes' website, http://timeframes.natlib.govt.nz
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Niniwa whangai Mateau Makiha from Waima Hokianga her mother Ani Takirau or Karani Moetu and her father Topia Makiha who was the elder brother to Mita Taupopoki of Te Arawa he died before his father.
After Niniwa could not bear children she had Mateau bear them with Tomaihoutua while Niniwa was still living.
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