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Haki Galvin (Karawana) was born in Maketu, son of John Galvin a South Sea Islands trader and Rangi Matekahu Chiefteness of Tereroa ote Rangi, sub-tribe of Ngāti Whakaue of the Te Arawa confederation of tribes. He was a versatile and virile young man and was a noted athlete and is remembered for his prowess in taming and training in wild cattle and horses.
In later life he was attached to the staff of the late Sir Maui Pomare then Minister of Health in which he became wellknown. As chief of many tribes Karawana was one of the last masters of law traditions andd history of his race.
He is survived by many granchildren. 8 : 52.
RANIERA TE TAWHITI (Dan) KINGI. OBE.,JP
The Plume and Pride of Te Arawa confederation of tribes. 16/172 Gallipoli veteran of the Māori Main Body New Zealand forces, World War I has gone to his maker. Died at his home in Rotorua. Born 18 May 1894 on Mokoia Island, of which he was one of the trustees.
Educated at the local primary school and at Te Aute College. On finishing school he worked in the Rotorua Mill for Steve Brothers. He was responsible for the Te Arawa people taking part in the 1st World war, of which he also took part in. He was invalided home because of war infirmity, Raniera was a foundation member and secretary of the Te Arawa Trust Board and resigned due to ill health, but never the less kept an interest in the welfare of his people by becoming a member of the Board until his death.
Kepa Ehau says "Gone is the Pride and Plume of Te Arawa.The Manu honenga, te Kaka wahanui ote pae., te manu koriki ota ata... The sea for the birds and the loud mouth Kaka that occupied the roost and the silver tongue nightingale who heralded the dawn has flown. Gone to his maker a staunch son of the Church of England, a doyen and one who looked after the welfare of his people, and his ancestoral marae Te Papae o Uru Ohinemutu.
Heaven is the richer and we are the poorer for his death, but he goes... I can hear the angels in heaven extending to him a welcome... Come ye blessed of my Father, enter the kingdom of heaven, take upon you the crown of life already laid aside for you since the world began. Raniera Te Tawhiti Kingi., OBE JP... Goodbye and farewell.