Te Kuru Family - Turoa Topia Te Kuru

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Rā | Date1930Ingoa Taitara | TitleTe Kuru Family - Turoa Topia Te Kuru Turoa Topia Te Kuru son of Whakateretere Te KuruKaituhituhi | AuthorMarina SciasciaHilary PedersenKaihanga | CreatorHarriet Te KuruKaituku | ContributorRauwena BarlowHanga Ā-tinana | Physical FormatJPGWhakaahuatanga | DescriptionThe Te Kuru family story continues with Turoa Topia Te Kuru, the son of Whakateretere Te Kuru and Hine Taupe Ropiha. Turoa was one of eight siblings, joining a vibrant family that included Ahitana (Tomtom), Kate Mataira, Rusty Taipana, Sally Te Hiko, Kui Hart, Sonny Boy, George, Puawai (Didi), and Bruce. At the age of six, Turoa began his education at Porangahau School, often walking to school alongside his Ropiha cousins who lived next door. As he grew older, Turoa met Eileen Walker, who would soon become his wife. Together, they were blessed with twelve children, continuing the family legacy and enriching their community with their contributions. Turoa’s journey reflects a deep connection to his roots and a commitment to family that has shaped the Te Kuru lineage for generations.Wāhi | LocationPorangahauTohu Matawhenua | Geo Coordinates^[1]

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Kohinga | CollectionMatatoa – Fathers and sonsHaurongo | BiographiesBiography: Te Kuru FamilyTangata | PersonTuroa Topia Te KuruNgā Kōrero E Pā Ana | Related StoriesTe Kuru Family - George Arapata Te KuruTe Kuru Family - George Arapata Te Kuru JNRWāhi | PlacePorangahauIwiNgati KahungunuHapūNgati KereMaraeRongomaraeroa

Whānau | Family

Whaea | MotherHine Taupe Te Kuru (nee Ropiha)Matua | FatherWhakateretere Te KuruWahine | WifeEileen WalkerTeina | SiblingsAhitana (Tomtom) Kate Mataira Te KuruRusty Taipana Te KuruSally Te Hiko Te KuruKui Hart Te KuruSonny Boy Te KuruGeorge Te KuruPuawai (Didi) Te KuruBruce Te Kuru

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