Dr Huirangi Waikerepuru was a Tohunga and Rangatira from Taranaki passed away last week. Māori TV reporter Kereama Wright was at his burial - navigating tikanga in tangihanga during the lockdown times. Dr Huirangi Waikerepuru was a Tohunga and Rangatira from Taranaki. CHARLOTTE CURD/Fairfax NZ Dr Huirangi Waikerepuru was a Tohunga and Rangatira from Taranaki. READ MORE:* Coronavirus: Funeral directors and families battle with restrictions* Taranaki's mighty tōtara Dr Huirangi Waikerepuru has died* Te reo Māori pioneer Dr Huirangi Waikerepuru has died, age 91His niece Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said it took a lot of hard work, but it was an "absolute honour" to be able to bring him home.

Source: Stuff April 15, 2020 08:37 UTC