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Biography: Dennan, Rangitīaria

Rangitīaria Dennan, about 1931

Rangitīaria Dennan, about 1931

For over 40 years Rangitīaria Dennan, better known as 'Guide Rangi', escorted tourists around the thermal attractions at Whakarewarewa and educated them about Māori values and customs.

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Cushla Parekowhai. 'Dennan, Rangitīaria', Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, first published in 1998. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/2536/rangitiaria-dennan-about-1931 (accessed 4 June 2026).