Tributes to Dame Te Ata - a loved leader (2)

Dame Te Ata

Opinion

May the wind be always at your back, and the sun shine warm upon your face. God bless you.
- Carrie

Our hearts go out to Dame Te Ata and Whanau. Arohanui.
- Moina Maru, Richard Kipa, Christina, Tiaki, Nekaya and Megan

Ka hinga te totara i te wao nui a Taane engari Mate atu he teeteekura, Whakaete mai he teeteekua - The totara tree has fallen in Taane's great forest but a leader falls, another rises. There are no words to express the impact you have had on our people, there are no words to express ones gratitude of your work, there are no words perfect enough to farewell our queen who has so much mana, spirit, and humbleness but one can hope to try. Farewell our Queen, Thank you for all you have done for our people, it is because of you that I live my life as a Maori woman the way I do today so kia ora, haere ra and arohanui Dame Te Atairangikaahu. Your memory will forever be lived.
- Tracy Lambert

Kia ora te whanau our love goes with you all may the Lord be with you our love kia ora. Ki tamaki rawhiti kohanga reo.
- Wharemate whanau
You have done all you can for all your people and beyond, God bless you, you will be truly missed xoxoxo.
- Jennifer Pene

May the Queen rest in Peace. God be with her. Deepest
sympathy to her family.
- Margaret

To all Maori People and especially the Tainui Tribe. I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy to you all, at the passing of your beloved Queen Dame Te Atairangikaahu. What a privilege you extended to all people of New Zealand and the Pacific allowing us to follow the final journey of Your beloved "Lady" via television. This experience is something I will treasure always and will never forget. God bless you all and thank you.
- Cher Scott

Let the night winds blow upon the mountain of Kings and nestled between the great ones, let "Our Lady" rest overlooking the ones she loves. Be as one with the ancestors and allow us your love from a distance. And as the sun brings light to our humble world, watch over the ones who love you.
- Lynne

I would like to express my condolences to the whanau of Te Atairangikaahu, the Tainui, and the motu, at the loss of such an inspiring lady and respected leader. Although I am far away, my heart, my sadness, and my thoughts are with you in Aotearoa. Moe mai ra e Te Arikinui, moe mai ra.
- Nancy Danaher, New York

We were told a great Totara has fallen, we will miss your beautiful smile, such a down to earth lady, you will always be remembered... Arohanui.
- The Graham Whanau, Wahanui, Sonia, Kurapare, Taraiwa Jason....

May we find comfort in our Lord, as we bear the loss of a remarkable women and Queen, Dame Te Atairangikaahu. You will be sorely missed.
- Te Whanau Whanui o Belmore (Sydney, Australia)

Kua rere te Kahu Rere i te Atapo. Kua tau te manu ki runga o tona maunga tapu o Taupiri ki waenganui o nga taniwhau rau o Tainui waka kua mene atu ki te po.
Ahakoa ngaro atu koe i te kite kanohi, ahakoa riro atu to tinana ki te kopu o te whenua, ko to wairua me nga mahi i oti i a koe ka mau tonu i roto i a matau mo ake tonu atu.
Haere te Arikinui Tapairu Te Atairangikaahu ki o matua, tipuna. Hokahoka o parirau i runga i te tuara o Tawhirimatea hei kawe i a koe ki te toi o nga rangi ki to tipuna ki a Rehua. Aue, aue...taukiri e..!
- Anaru Te Amo

Rest easy now our dearest Lady, your family, your people and the land will miss your smile.
- Daughters of Hemo Hetariki

Our heartfelt condolances to Te Ata and her whanau at this time to all the Tainui people and the Turangawaewae whanau kia ora. I feel privileged to have lived amongst such an admirable strong woman. The teachings of our people lived through the mana in which was carried by our leaders and Te Ata has fulfilled her destiny. We have loved and lost and we give our Tautoko and aroha to her son the next King Tuheitia Paki and will follow him as we did our gracious humbling Lady.
- Arohanui Rangi,Ngarongo,Raani,Kelly Tatiana and Kiri Moana Melbourne (Tainui)

Tainui did Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu and her people proud. The organisational skills at her tangi over the past week were a logistical success. To also allow media coverage of such a sensitive event is to be applauded. The intelligent and articulate Mamae, who so generously gave her time to talk alongside broadcasters Derek, Julian and James shed light on many issues that I knew nothing about. I hope now that many people have a better grasp and understanding of Maori protocol. Iwi commitment, dedication, teamwork, loyalty and support all stood out. Perhaps the All Blacks could take a leaf out of Tainui's book.
- Maggie Trueman

Te Atairangikaahu: A lady who has lead with dignity and humbleness. You are an example of how we should lead our lives with dignity and pride. We will remember your gentle manner and your wonderful smile. May you Rest In Peace
- Shayden, Haisley and Phoenix Bell - Ngati Maniapoto

Love, peace for Dame Te Atairangikaahu!
- Natascha Rodenburg

The grace and peace of the lord Jesus be with you for now and ever more. You are an inspiration and your life will never be forgotten.
- Christine Hathaway

A great loss to all New Zealanders. She will be greatly missed. A wonderful Lady.
- Raywin Barnes

Your Majesty, you will be sorely missed, we shall never forget you and all you have achieved for all of maoridom, may God keep you safe, we love you! Long live the King.
- R.E. Falch, Kingdom of Belgium.

Gone, but never forgotten, strides of power and manaaki that will go down in history.
- Tainui iwi member

My deepest sympathy goes out to the whanau of Dame Te Atairangikaahu. We have lost a beautiful and wonderful Queen. You will always be in our hearts
and will never be forgotten. God bless. Rest in peace xx
- Meremaraea Cowan

moei mai i to moengaro e te kui pumau
ma te ariki e manaki i a koe haere haere ki hawaiki nui hawaiki roa hawaiki pamamao haere atu ra. Arohanui,
- Alamein delamere

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Te Ariki Dame Te Ata-i-Rangikaahu. Our Deepest Sympathy to her Family, the Tainui and Maori people everywhere on the death of a most beautiful and gracious Lady. For many years our two peoples have maintained links both here in Australia and across the waters in Aotearoa. We had the privilege of meeting the Queen and we have most fond memories of a dignified Lady whom we came to love and respect. In Aboriginal terms she has now gone to her Dreaming, the place of her Great Ancestors in a truly galyan wokka (beautiful land). Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
- Committee of Management, Staff and Students of Worawa Aboriginal College, Healesville, Australia

Love, peace for Dame Te Atairangikaahu!
- Natascha Rodenburg

I remember your regal demeanour yet your humbleness.
You were a great lady and a great Ambassador for your people. Sincere sympathy to your people.
- Carolyn Stirling

Moe mai ra taku kuini, taku rangatire, haere atu ra e te arikinui, kia nga ringa ringa o te atua, e toro mai ana koe. Kia tau te rangi marie, moe mai ra, takoto mai ran. Haere ra, haere ra, haere ra na.
- Hoki (Tawera) Bev, Mark (Nga Turi) Whare. Whanau, Vancouver Island, Canada

Although I never knew you well
Feelings of wairua and harmony
Linger in our hearts and soul
You will be dearly missed
Arohanui
- Linda Dunn-Rowan

I have been studying in the country of Hawaii going on to 5 years. As I ponder upon your life and the contribution you made to humanity I pray for the strength to be like you and to live my life following in your footsteps. My life has been touched and enriched by your example of love for your people and your enormous capacity to serve and lead. Your example of dedication, love, service and honour will aid, inspire and guide the leaders of today and tomorrow. Although your physical body is not here your influence will live on.
- Sophronia Smith

May your dreams be as rich as your life has been with us. Thank you sweet lady for giving our people pride,joy and happiness and thank you whanau for sharing your Mummy with us too. Mauri Ora Na,
- Sheryl, Damion me Te Kura Waru xoxox


If each & everyone of those, who this woman with the magic persona has touched. Contributed a photo (memory)of what she had left in your heart. Maybe, just maybe when you put all the pictures together, with a little touch of your own (mana, kaha & aroha)you may see, that all this time in mourning, she was always looking down on all of us smiling. With eye's telling us to get up & carry on. Be strong. Follow your heart. Stay true & be kind!!! When the lights in the marae go out, we say "Po marie". Po marie Te Ata. Say Kia Ora to everyone up there! Just Rest. Arohanui,
- IROAM09 3177 Melbourne


First of all i just want to give our condolences to the family and people of Turangawaewae Marae, our thoughts are with yous and to our Maori Queen Te Atairangikaahu we will miss you forever but we will always have you in our hearts, you were a great leader and we will never forget you,
Haere haere haere
Arohanui Te Arikinui
-Ngawaiata Moana & Watson Taylor (Hamilton)

i thought i was standing alone
against the world outside
searching 4 a place a safe place 2 hide
lost lonley & alone
feeling sadden 4 our land
who had lost a special person
so precious,so gracious,so grand
u walked among us n harmony & with a smile
u held yourself with pride prestigue & elegant style
u greeted every person as if u knew their name
with love respect & compassion every 1 the same
i thought i stood alone i know now thats not true
we all stand togeather united because of u
they say that when we pass we travel through space n time
until we reach those gates every 1 has 2 sign
returned 2 the father above where all angels r reborn
a special place n heaven where it's always warm
our memories r 4 eva imbedded deep inside our hearts
we will each remember differently as u led many paths
so farewell our lovely ladywe send u with our love
united with your family every 1 united above
when i get home i'll try n visit
if i can't make it i will beep 8 times hello
arohanui di(tuwharetoa)gerald(tuhoe)
- the moko tamati(tuwharetoa/capt cook)

My deepest sympthay goes out to all the whanau of Ariki, your beautiful smile will not be forgotten, and the tangata whenua of aotearoa has truely lost a true leader. You have left us in spirit but not in our hearts. May you rest in peace.
Aroha tino nui,
- Kelly De Thierry, Pukekohe. NZ

Free from pain and reunited with those who have also missed you for all these many years. When I was growing up, the old people would talk of the "the old Ma" with love and affection and although coming into this word many years after her passing these memories are still spoken - Over the years you have affectionately been known as "The Lady" and you will live on forever in all our hearts . Pai marire
- On behalf of my Niuean fanau, Mokopuna me taku whanau ki Kirikiriroa me Tamaki makaurau - Kaataraina, Aramni, Cameron , Jazmyn and Pepe toru.

E te Ariki Tapairu, he wahine ataahua, he wahine humarie, he wahine kaha ki te whakakotahi i nga iwi. Haere atu ra ki nga wahi tuturu mo tatou te tangata. Hoki atu ki Hawaiki nui, Hawaiki roa, Hawaiki pamamao ...
It was with great humbleness that we experienced your presence amongst the people of Ngatikahu in the Far North, where your grace opened the doors to our new Whare whakairo, "Te Poho O Ngatikahu". We too mourn with your people Tainui nui tonu. We have sent our waka, "Rangimarie " to honour you and also to escort you with other waka to your final resting place. We thank your whanau and people for allowing you to be with us at that time. Thank you for being you.
- Ngaire Tauhara-White

I live in South Africa and I am passionately interested in your lovely country New Zealand. My condolences go to all on the passing of your beautiful queen, Dame Te Ara. I shall be thinking of you on Monday and I hope that you will all have the strength to cope with the funeral and with your loss.
God bless her family and her nation.
- Val De Beer

Saturday

We have all lost a mother. I have never had the honour of personally meeting Dame Te Ata, but in the twenty years that I have been living in New Zealand I have seen her from a distance, heard about the work she did. Tirelessly, unselfishly and with a mother's love. To me, she was not only the Maori Queen, but also Queen for this Dutch resident of New Zealand.
My thoughts and prayers are for you, your family and your people.
- Marta Cullen

"Papa te whatitiri, hikohiko te uira, turou, kua ara a Hawaiki Nui, a Hawaiki Roa, a Hawaiki Pamamao!"
Nga mihi nui ki a koe e Te Ariki Tapairu. Kua horahia nga rangi ki te kapua pouri. Kua tae te rongo ki nga rangi tuhaha, e tatari mai ana nga matua tupuna ki a koe e Te Ariki. Ahakoa kua wehe koe i te mata o te whenua, ka mau piri tonu matou ki tou wairua ki waenganui i a matou hei kuru pounamo mo te katoa. He tino Ariki koe.
Na nga mahi i mahia e koe, i taea e au ki te haere ki te Whare Wananga o Tamaki Makaurau, a tae rawa atu ki te pae tuarua. No reira e taku Ariki Tapairu, e noho ana koe ki te papa o toku ngakau mo ake tonu atu.
Kia tau te rangimarire o te Atua ki runga ki te Kahui Ariki o Tainui mo ake tonu atu.
E moe mai ra koe e taku Ariki, hoki atu ra ki nga matua tupuna; moe mai ra, moe mai ra, moe mai ra.
Na tetehi o nga tama o te waka o Tainui.
Te Puaha O Waikato.
- Patuki Harding

Ki te whanau o Te Atairangi: Ko tenei nga kupu aroha e rere ki to matou iwi o Tainui. Kua hinga tetahi totara nui; kua riro tetahi whetu nui. Haere e kui ki ou tipuna e tatari ana ki a koe. Kia tika tou haere i runga i te ara o Te Rangi Nui. Noho i te taha i o tipuna. A, e moe i roto i nga ringaringa o te Atua, ko ia Te Mea Nui e arohaina ki a matou katoa.
To the family of Te Atairangi: These are expressions of aroha to you and our iwi of Tainui. Another grand totara has fallen; another bright star has been lost.
Go to your ancestors who await you. Be safe as you travel the road to Heaven. Rest beside your tipuna. Sleep in the arms of our God, the Great One who loves us all. Arohanui Marsie Nepe Mo'o and whanau of Laie, Hawaii.
- Te Whanau o Mokopurangi Nepe

About 1958, my husband and our two sons had gone to Waitakaruru, to stay in a bach for a few days.
In those days there were only sandy roads and we went for a walk. There was really little else to do there.
The weather was lovely, and warm and the road was lined with beautiful trees and the walking was easy.
After a short time, a home made cart came along pulled by a horse, ambling its' merry way. There were some children in the back of the cart which had skids; I suppose that made for easy movement.
A lady was sitting in the front of the cart driving the horse. She was wearing a cotton dress and no shoes, a straw hat completed the ensemble.
We smiled at one another and she spoke to us but of course I didn't know the maori language as we had only been in New Zealand a short time.
Away we went home and as I was curious about this unusual cart, I asked some locals if they knew the lady. Of course they knew her, and the children said, Oh, that would be the Queen - she's been fishing, she goes each morning". They explained to me about the lady being the Queen of the Maori. I could hardly believe this story but still after all these years, I can remember that pretty regal lady and her home made cart. We never saw her again until I met her at some official function at the RSA in Huntly. She had a lady-in-waiting with her and of course, she was dressed beautifully. Her passing is a really historical event and she left such a legacy which will be a hard act to follow.
- Ka Kiti Ano

Te tangi o te ngakau, te hotuhotu o te manawa mou kua wehe ki tua o Paerau. E te Kuini, te Arikinui, kei te tangi, kei te mihi, kei te poroporoaki. Whai atu ra i nga tapuwae a o tatou matua tupuna ki te kainga whakamutunga mo tatou te tangata. Ka tuku aroha ki to hoa rangatira a Te Whatumoana me a korua tamariki mokopuna. Tino pouri te ngakau kaore e tae atu ki Turangawaewae, heoi ano kei reira oku whakaaro i tenei wa. Moe mai ra e Kui, moe mai ra.
- Kanapu

Ka tangi te Titi, ka tangi te Kaka, ka tangi ahau. You have been an inspiration and guiding light in the lives and hearts of many – and for those near and far. Your loss is keenly felt as the waves break and ripple on the shores around the world. We grieve your passing and celebrate your life and the legacy you have left for us; Tainui waka, te iwi Maori, New Zealanders alike. Haere atu ra to matou Kuini, Te Arikinui. Haere ki hawaiiki nui, hawaiiki roa, hawaiiki pamaomao. Paimarire.
-Roimata, Marco & Matteo Clark-Gabbiani, San Francisco, USA

It was a sad day for maoridom when our beloved maori queen dame te ata piki to her whanau passed away.
our whanau have special lady who wasnt afraid or so high up to get down to normal people and talk to them. i remember her at one ratana celebrations and my daughter te ao marama was only 3 years old and dame te ata was coming on to ratana pa we moved away while the queen and her people came on my daughter decided she wanted to go and talk to her and sat down beside her this gentle lady talked to her and held her hand and my daughter accomplyed dame te ata around all day she was so gentle. my heart is sadded and will miss her so much my love and prayers and thoughts will go out to her and her whanau her love for her people will carry on. personally from my daughter thank you nanny piki my love for you is endless and my heart is for you always.
love always,
- anna & te Ao Maraama kauri Ngati Raukawa

To the whanau & people of turangawaewae we send our deepest sympathy for the sad loss of a wanderful Mother & Queen (Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikahu) whom no one else could ever replace as a Queen,but this lady was more than a Queen she was the rock of Maoridom. Moe mai ra e Te Arikinui,
- E Wilson


Dame Te Ata would be greatly missed by all the Tainui iwi. Greatest sympathies to all who has admired our maori queen and lady
- Katy


First I would like to thank Jesus for saving us all. Thank you Lord that Te Ata is with you know. I know that she gave her heart over to Him, the Bible says that there is no way to the Father but through Him - Jesus (John 14:6 NKJV). Let us rejoice in the fact that her name is written in the book of life and aspire to meet her there in heaven. Hallelujah. Thank you Te Ata for your leadership and your example to us all. Tu Maihi mai te Whare Tapu o Ngapuhi - nui - tonu.
- Tu Maihi

Te Arikinui Dame TeAtai I Rangikaahu thank you for letting me be, but a small part of your life. I was honoured and privileged to have been personal chef for you Whatumoana and your entourage during the Tongan Royal Wedding Celebrations of June 2003. I met and greeted you as Your Majesty in your residence at Nukualofa. Regal, Majestic, Humble, and ever so gracious. A memory I will always treasure.Moe mai ra Taku Kuini moe mai moe mai To Whatumoana and the Kahui Ariki my love and thoughts are with you at this sad time. To live in the hearts of those you love is not to die, but have eternal life.
Arohatinonui
- Charlie Takahoangakingaiwi Peters (Ngati Paoa/Ngati Whanaunga, Sydney

Friday

Although living in the Kingdom of Bahrain you have always been my Rangatira. My condolensces to the family and people of Turangawaewae Marae. A mother to all - Arohanui.
- Ngaroma Dennis, Kingdom of Bahrain

Dame Te Ata was a beautiful, beautiful lady whose smile could light up the sky. New Zealand has indeed lost a true leader. As I stand here in Brisbane the tears will flow in remembrance of a gracious, humble lady I shall never forget. Arohanui
- Teressa Tapsell

A most treasured whaia who has left us in spirit but not in heart. Ka tangi au kia koe te whaia,moe mai ki roto i tou waka o Tainui,haere haere haere,ma arohanui kia koe,no reira pai marire.
- Olive de Thierry, whanau o ahitetaria

Our deepest sympathy to the family, loved ones and all those who have gathered as one for a Strong Maori woman. A Happy face, A funky base, for a loving race. Happy journey, May you rest in peace
- Waids Latimer, Sydney Australia

Takoto mai ra e Kui, e te takoto ranga o nga tupuna matua whaea, Ka huri ki tua o te arai, nga tini Aitua o te wa, No Reira, Moe mai moe mai i roto i too waka wairua. Go now in rest our dearest Queen, our beloved Treasure, our road to the future our light to the past. May you join our great leaders and our great peoples, of all creeds in your new journey within the Heavens. May we follow in your footsteps of humility, dignity, respect and honour, kia tau te rangimarie kia koe e Kui. Haere haere haere.
- Hohepa Hikairo Morehu-Barlow

I got a chance to meet Dame Te Ata in 1999 at the National Blind and Vision Impaired games, she had just come to visit, she was lovely and her smile was one never to be forgotten. Back then I could see a little more then I can now but her beauty was amazing and will stick in my mind forever. I would just like to say thank you Te Ata for giving me that wonderful opportunity to meet such a wonderful and inspiring lady.
- Cassi Swan, Hamilton (Kirikiriroa).

You lead your people with dignity strength and pride ... I am proud to be Maori like so many others .. the love for you will remain but you will be missed by all the people of Aotearoa and the world.
- Jeanine Oneroa, Stanley, Tom (Queensland)

On behalf of my Nana Mrs. Sally Cullen in Auckland (nee Paikea - Ngati Maniapoto) and our whanau our hearts are with our Tainui people at the passing of our gracious Queen. We have always admired your courage and the work you did for our people Dame Te Ata. Unfortunately I cannot attend the tangi at our marae of Turangawaewae as I am overseas but my blessings will be carried to you with my nana and our whanau. You will be missed but never forgotten. Moe mai ra e Te Ariki. Arohanui.
- Stacey Lomas - Brisbane, Australia, Sally Cullen and whanau - Otara, Auckland Ngati Maniapoto/Ngati Whatua

To our Kahui Ariki Whanau, Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this time of loss. It is hard to put into words what a great lady Dame Te Atairangikaahu was to the world and what her passing means to all those that met her and her Whanau. Melbourne Australia was graced with her presence and members of her family, those memories will be forever treasured. We are forever grateful for the time we were blessed with our Te Arikinui Dame, grateful to be called to serve her during one of her wonderful visits to help us and share with us the Aroha she has for us and plans and desires she has for us as many of her people here in Poipiripiri, such memories will be treasured forever in our hearts and such inspiration she will always be. I always looked up to our Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikahu as a Great women with a loving heart and caring soul with a warm loving smile even when we knew she is carrying the world upon her shoulders, Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikahu will always be a strong impression to us in our lives because she was always happy to be with us... She will always be a great impressions to us throughout the rest of the journey of our lives because she was always there to help even when she wasn't here with us... I am grateful to know that Heavenly Father has a great plan for us the plan of salvation that when we leave this world we go home to him where we will be with our families again in Jesus Christ name amen...
- Rakatau Te Hau Te Moni Whanau, Altona, Melbourne

Waikato Ethnic Council Inc wishes to convey their heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Ethnic Community in Waikato to the family of the Maori Queen Dame Te Atairangikaahu and the people of Tainui. We echo the sentiments of all the people of Aotearoa and praise the great effort of their graceful leader who worked on their behalf for the last fourty years.
- Nagan Suppiah, President - Waikato Ethnic Council Inc.

Deepest sympathy and aroha from the volunteers at Ruatepupuke, Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- Mary Ann Bloom

Dear Te Ata, You will walk among your people even in death as your wairua will forever be etched in our hearts and the hearts of all cultures for you gathered all indigenous people around the world.
God has taken your hand and said rest now for you will not be forgotten. Will love you always, Your Descendant,
- Helen Tuala

I am performing at the Edinburgh Festival in the Award winning show 'Finding Marina' but my heavy heart is back in Aotearoa now... I was honoured to dance with this wonderful woman when I hosted the inaugral Maori Sports Awards in 1990 & 91. Indeed I have boasted this fact often to my family and friends because I am proud to have got this close to such a wonderful leader. Renowned for her humility she is a shining example to all New Zealanders. I am sad that I am not there to share in the celebrations of her amazing life. Haere ki te ao pouri, haere ki nga tupuna, Haere ki Hawaiki-nui Hawaiki-roa... Haere, haere, haere!!!
- Rawiri Paratene (actor), Edinburgh.

Moe mai ra e Te Ariki.
My heart grieves at your passing,
and I long to be home again with my people,
your people, to be amongst the immense love that I know is present at Turangawaewae right now.
I long to stand on the shore and bid you farewell as you take your final journey along our beloved river to your resting place.
Your grace, humility, strength and leadership has been inspirational and it will not be forgotten. We thank you for the gift of you - with all our hearts and our love. And we miss you already.
- Kiwiroa and Angelei, London, UK.

You encouraged us to envision a better world when we lacked the foresight and strength to do just that. Your wisdom and our memories of your demonstrable strength will sustain us as a people for as long as there exists a rising and receding tide.
- Jonathan Maia

We want to send our love and strength to the royal whanau, especially Turongo (grandson), and Whatumoana a(grandson),as well as the other mokos etc. We will see you soon Turongo, take care and lots of love, - -- Nana Noni's whanau, George St Tuakau. Shyla Clark (aged 10) and Yael Clark (aged 11)

The most beautiful, humble and gracious "lady" that has walked this earth. May she go in peace. Our deepest thoughts, aroha and strength are with the whanau at this time. May the Kingitangi remain strong under the leadership and guidance of our Tainui Prince soon to be King Tuhei Paki.
- Clark Whanau (Tuakau/Tekohanga)

With humility, the New Zealand-Asia Association (NZAA) Inc conveys its sincere condolences to the whanau of Rangatira Maori Queen Dame Te Atairangikaahu and the people of Tainui. A tribute to a visionary leader much loved and respected. May she live on in all family members and in the hearts she has touched. May the memory of her love and wisdom inspire us all and may Rangatira be at Eternal Rest. Arohanui. God Bless.
- Vivian Chow, chairperson, On behalf of the New Zealand Asia Association (NZAA) Inc, Auckland

You named our Marae Piritahi, and it brought us together as one, you named our Whare, Kia Piritahi, and again we were unified. Now we stand unified in our grief for you. Your legacy shall stand for ever and we shall continue to care for it for you and our future, our tamariki.
- Piritahi Marae whanau, Waiheke Island

E te korokoro tuii
E kore e rongo ano
E te takere o te waka o Tainui
E kua pakaru rawa te takere
Tena ko te tihi o Moehau ki tai, ko te Aroha o Kahupeka ki uta e koropiko nei kua mate koe, kua tau ki te mahau o Mahinarangi te hau keri o mate.
No reira, e taku Ariki moe mai, moe mai, takahia i te ara whanui o Hine-tua-kirkiri, ki te Rerenga Wairua, ki Mori-ai-nuku, ki te Kuwatawata o te Pumotomoto ki Toi-o-nga-rangi. Takahia i te ara whanui o Tane, i roto i nga Rangi-tuhaha, rokohina atu ra i te Puna o Rongo-marae-roa, kia purea, kia tohia, e taku Ariki, moe mai i te Poututanga o Pipiri, i te Putahinui o Rehua, te urunga te taka, te moenga te whakaarhia.
I grieve and many others as well at the loss of Te Arikinui, I have lived in Kirikiriroa most of my life and at different times have had contact with the Lady. I am honoured to have known her and am honoured to be Tainui, and her legacy will live on, as a woven cloak ornately adorned with the many coloured feathers (races) that she humbly hosted over the years, her people(te motu) will carry that cloak, and present that to the next who will assume her mantle.
- Williams Whanau, Te Kopu Mania o Kirikiriroa (Hamilton)

A gathering of one will happen tonight in Honduras - to honour a woman of strength and substance, a women that my pakeha self is proud to call my queen.
- Elizabeth

To all the people of Aotearoa and more so the Maori, we, the All Black Supporters Club of South Africa, would like to express our deep regret with the passing of the Queen of the Maori, Dame Te Ata. We do trust that all those that the honourable Queen left behind, will find solace in her legacy. May your soul rest in peace.
- Nigel du Preez, All Blacks Supporters Club, Cape Town

A humble and gracious lady who will be deeply missed deepest sympathy to all her whanau may you rest in peace.
- Cecelia

I felt honoured to have known Dame Te Ata during my time in Parliament, especially as a former Minister of Conservation. She commanded universal love and respect, and was a person of great dignity, and humility. She was always courteous and patient - a true leader, and she was held in the highest regard by all who knew her. She will be mourned by all New Zealanders, wherever they are.
- Denis Marshall, Secretary-General, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, London, UK

Mr Whatumoana Paki and family, and the people of Tainui: I extend my condolences on the death of Te Ariki Dame Te Ata-i-Rangikaahu. Dame Te Ata gave a lifetime of service and dedication. I remember warmly my own visit to Turangawaewae and my meetings with Dame Te Ata. Her leadership, dignity and compassion will long be remembered.
- Queen Elizabeth II

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Dame Te Ata was a symbol of strength, unity and humilty, for all Kiwis. She carried out her duties with regal grace and yet her single outstanding trait must be her humility. Anyone could talk to her. And she would talk to anyone. Dame Te Ata was a unifying symbol for all Kiwis, Maori, Pakeha and Asian. She was a credit to her race...the Human Race. May you finally take your well deserved. God be with us all as you take your final journey home.
- David Anandarajoo

I met her in person playing housie, was that humble or what? Never ended there, she played her role very, very well, with a lot of grace, and blended in with the people, thats how she liked it, less fuss. You made a very confused, troubled man very humble, thank you. As one of our proverbs say, when a kauri has fallen in the forest of tane-mahuuta another will be born, yes our kuini we well have new songs to sing. Now a new chapter is about ti begin. Sleep now our queen, take your place by your maatua, tupuna. Haere haere haere atu ra. Pai marire.
- Taiki Ngati maniapoto TKT aus

Ki ta te waiata tino rongonui, "Maringi noa nga roimata mou kua wehea nei". Kei te tino taumaha te kakahu pouri na te wehenga o te taonga o Waikato, ko Te Arikinui Kuini Te Atairangikaahu. Haere atu ra e kui ki tua o te arai, ki ou matua tupuna, ki to papa hoki. Ka nui te mamae i te hingangatanga o te wahine humarie, te wahine rangimarie, te wahine kaha i te whai i nga ara tika mo ngai Maori. Ka tuku mihi maioha atu ki a Whatumoana, ki nga tamariki mokopuna, me te Kahui Ariki whanui. E tangi tonu nei matou, nga tangata Maori e noho nei i Te Aporo Nui, ki Manhattan nei, e tuku mihi atu ana ki a koutou i te hau kainga, ki a Waikato, Tainui hoki e whakatika ana te tupuna marae o Turangawaewae mo te ekenga mai o te tini me te mano o nga manuwhiri hei nga ra e tu mai nei ki te poroporoaki ki to tatou kuia, to tatou tauihu, to tatou taonga whakahirahira kua hinga nei. No reira, kei taku Ariki, haere, haere, haere atu ra. Moe mai e kui, okioki atu ra. Rire, rire, hau. Otira, ki a tatou te hunga ora, tena tatou. Nga mihi nui, nga mihi aroha ki o tatou whanau kei te haukainga, e tiaki nei i te ahi kaa. Tena tatou katoa. Paimarire. Arohanui rawa atu na matou ki New York nei. Ataahua, Tama o rangi me a maua hoa Maori, Tangata Whenua o nga iwi maha, Chicana, Pakeha mai nga hau e wha o te motu nei.
- Ataahua

Haere atu ra ki te po. My partner and I here in Quee