Puna Himene Te Rangimarie died in 1911.
Moe mai i roto i te Rangimarie or kia okioki i roto te Rangimarie.
May peace prevail
houhanga a rongo
"Te puna" in Maori means "the spring" or "the source" - it is often used to refer to a water source or a place of origin.
"Te puna" in Māori language means "the spring" or "the source." It can refer either to a natural water spring or to a metaphorical source of knowledge, learning, or guidance.
Kua takoto ana ki te rangimarie ia
The Māori word for heaven is "Te Rangi" or "Te Rangimarie," which can also refer to the sky or a place of peace and tranquility.
Diggeress Te Kanawa (Ngati Maniapoto, Ngati Kinohaku) was born in Te Kuiti in 1920. She was a much respected and celebrated Tohunga Raranga (expert weaver) and daughter of another famous weaver, Rangimarie Hetet. Sadly, Diggeress died in July this year (2009).
Te Retimana Te Korou died in 1882.
Te Keepa Te Rangihiwinui died in 1898.
Te Hura Te Taiwhakaripi died in 1866.
Te Kiore Paremata Te Wahapiro died in 1845.