TE TOMO, TAITE (1883-1939) belonged to the Ngati-Tuwharetoa tribe and was of good birth. He was a farmer at Halcombe. He served on several Maori land boards and was regarded as an authority on whakapapas. He also served on commissions of inquiry into native affairs. Te Tomo was M.H.R. for Western Maori from 1930-35, and supported the National government. He had a gift of oratory and a profound knowledge of folk lore, legends and Maori history. He died on 22 May 1939.

N.Z.P.D., 1930-35 (notably 30 Jun 1939); The Dominion, 24 May 1939.

Reference: Volume 2, page 198

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