Jerry Hapuku
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Jerry Hapuku is a respected kaumatua of Ngāti Kahungunu, known for his deep connection to his ancestral heritage. He commemorated Waitangi Day in 2026 by carrying a portrait of his ancestor, Te Hāpuku, one of the chiefs who signed the Treaty of Waitangi in Hawke’s Bay in 1840. His presence at the event highlights the significance of the Treaty and the importance of honoring Māori history and culture.
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Kaumatua Jerry Hapuku came carrying a picture of his direct ancestor, Te Hāpuku, one of three chiefs who signed the Treaty in Hawke’s Bay in June 1840.
Pictures: Hawke’s Bay commemorates Waitangi Day 2026The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-02-06
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