Dame Te Atairangikaahu.......... Haere Ra, Arohanui

[Blackadda]

Maori Queen Dame Te Atairangikaahu died with her family beside her and was in good spirits right up to her death, family spokeswoman Nanaia Mahuta said today.
Maoridom's longest-serving monarch died at her official residence at Turangawaewae Marae in Ngaruawahia after a long illness late yesterday.
The marae was being prepared this morning and would be opened about noon to people coming to pay their respects to Dame Te Ata, who was 75. Her funeral will be held on Monday at Taupiri Mountain.

[Brian d marge]

Dont know the ins and outs , but I like her , wasnt she the one who walked the length of NZ

You could be proud of her as a Queen (Elisabeth to , Charles .............~)

Yup she was ok in my book

Stephen

[kro]

By all accounts, very much the lady of the people, and well respected. A sad loss to the Iwi of Ngaruwahia, and the rest of the country as well.

[SwanTiger]

Dont know the ins and outs , but I like her , wasnt she the one who walked the length of NZ

You could be proud of her as a Queen (Elisabeth to , Charles .............~)

Yup she was ok in my book

Stephen

Yep, agree with you mate.

I feel her role as Maori Queen isn't worth celebrating, but the fact she was an individual human being who gained the respect of many definitely is. I'm hoping to head down there for the funeral on Monday.

[Skyryder]

By all accounts, very much the lady of the people, and well respected. A sad loss to the Iwi of Ngaruwahia, and the rest of the country as well.

Ditto. Not too sure of her role but if it helps bringing us to a better understanding on both sides I'm all for it.

Skyryder

[MattRSK]

All is well that ends well.

[oldrider]

She always impressed me as being a very nice lady, a bit like my own Nana. RIP Maori Queen. Sincerely, John.

[Motu]

She'll be remembered in good light by all,she didn't take a stand left or right,just worked hard for her people and her country.Farewell Kuia.

I hope her successor follows her footsteps closely....

[merv]

Dont know the ins and outs , but I like her , wasnt she the one who walked the length of NZ

I think that was Whina Cooper.

The Queen was OK in my book too.

[Paul in NZ]

Not a subject I know enough about (but learning more) but everything I have read, particularly from those that have had personal dealings with her indicated that this is a great loss to us all. All peoples need to be inspired by sound leaders and it seems this one has done her job, and done it well. Peace to you and your family and thank you.

Paul N

ps - One cannot wonder what comes next. The Queen believed that it might be time for one of the men of her line to take the leadership role and that the country was possibly ready to accept that (a wise woman indeed).

pps - I really don't want to see the Paul Homes of the world doing warts and all exposes' on her life and times.

[Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)]

I was privileged to have met her on a number of occasions and she was a vey humble and beautiful person. No fancy airs and graces. She worked quietly in the background and I am sure her many good works will come to light now she is no longer with us on earth.

I was sadened to hear of her death. RIP - a true leader.

[Motu]

pps - I really don't want to see the Paul Homes of the world doing warts and all exposes' on her life and times.

Me too - I hate it when these scum bags drag someones life through the gutter.Even if her husband had a speeding ticket they'll get 3 days of front page news and an artical in the Womens Weekly....arseholes.

[Paul in NZ]

Me too - I hate it when these scum bags drag someones life through the gutter.Even if her husband had a speeding ticket they'll get 3 days of front page news and an artical in the Womens Weekly....arseholes.

Especially when they are just such wonderful members of the community themselves..

[Finn]

I didn't honestly know they had a Queen. She was very quiet.

RIP Queenie.

[Postie]

she sounds like a well respected lady, but untill she died, I also didn't know there was a Maori Queen. I have been in NZ 7 years, why was she so quiet?