AUDIO
Interview with Tahiti Rangiihu
- Date
- 13 Nov 1991
- By
- Rangiihu, Myrtle Tahiti, 1918-2003; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001
- Reference
- OHInt-0602-03
- Description
Tahiti Rangiihu nee Chadwick, born 1918 at home in Kohupatiki in Hastings. Father, Te Hore Ngarangi Chadwick of Ngati Mananui of Ngati Tuwharetoa and Ngati Maniapoto; mother, Erana Rapana (Robin) of Ngati Maniapoto and Ngati Kahungunu-ki-Heretaunga. Talks about schooling, leaving at a young age to work in the family home and farm. Recalls marriage to a minister, Hamiora Rangiihu in 1938 and gives details of their 4 adopted children. Mentions contact with Apirana Ngata and talks about the role of Bishop Bennett in establishing the Te Awapuni Institute. Describes setting up a Chadwick family trust and comments on the effects of 99-year land leases on Maori. Discusses the importance of church, community and marae in her life. Describes establishing an orchard on family land, picking apples for export and creating employment for the local people. Talks about joining the Huramua branch of the Maori Women's Welfare League in Wairoa and mentions Rangi Royal, Turi Carroll and early members of the branch. Mentions role as a branch president in the Hastings area. Describes ways in which the League has benefitted the lives of Maori women.
Quantity: 1 transcript(s).
Search dates: 1991
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- Part of
- Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews
- Format
- 1 transcript(s), Oral histories
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All Rights ReservedInterview with Tahiti Rangiihu, printed transcript
From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews
Reference: OHA-3181
Description: Quantity: 1 transcript(s).