Te Kuru Family - George Arapata Te Kuru

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Rā | Date1929-2000Ingoa Taitara | TitleTe Kuru Family - George Arapata Te KuruGeorge Arapata Te Kuru son of george George Arapata Te Kuru te kaihoe o te waka arohaKaituhituhi | AuthorMarina SciasciaHilary PedersenKaihanga | CreatorJackie KuruKaituku | ContributorRob CooperHanga Ā-tinana | Physical FormatJPGWhakaahuatanga | DescriptionGeorge Arapata Te Kuru was born on December 2, 1929, in his whanau whare in Porangahau. From an early age, he exhibited a strong passion for learning, which was evident throughout his life. By the age of ten, George had read every book in the Porangahau School library, and he would often share his love of stories at night, reading western comics to his brother Turoa.
George’s academic journey took him to Te Aute College, where he continued to excel. He later pursued studies in medicine at Otago University, driven by his aspiration to become a microbiologist. His determination even led him to learn Latin, a testament to his commitment to achieving his goals. However, due to family circumstances, George was faced with the difficult decision to leave his studies and return home. Despite this setback, his thirst for knowledge and his early achievements laid a strong foundation for his future, reflecting the resilience and dedication that characterised the Te Kuru family.Wāhi | LocationPorangahauTohu Matawhenua | Geo Coordinates^[1]

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

Whānau | Family

Whaea | MotherRipeka EdwardsMatua | FatherGeorge Arapata Te KuruWahine | WifeEllen Elizabeth Kuru (nee Wright)Tetahi Kaitiaki | Other GuardianNini Te AtuaJohnny Te AtuaWhakatere Moana KuruHinei Taupe Kuru (nee Ropiha)Teina | SiblingsAhitana Piorangi (Tomtom) KuruKeita Te orewa (Kate) KuruAtareta (Popeye) Kuru Kui (Nelli), Hurihia O Te Rangi (Sally) Kuru Whetu Marama (Sonny) Kuru Turoa Kuru Mene Puawai (Didi) Kuru Whakatere (Bruce) KuruTamariki | ChildrenMarie Eteina KuruHinei Taupe (Pam) KuruCatherine Elizabeth KuruGeorge Arapata KuruJaqueline Ellen KuruDavid John Kuru

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