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Members of Wellington-based kapa haka Ngāti Pōneke, probably the first major pan-tribal kapa haka, are shown here in about 1938. They are performing at Wellington’s Majestic Cabaret during a welcome for visiting singer Lawrence Tiber. From left, standing, Bert Tomuri, Joe Forester and Rex Cassidy; back row, Doug Sinclair, Noni Tomuri, Joy Stephens, Tim Riwaka, Stan and Mihi Davis; front row, Miri Heketa, Rangi Ruru, Josie Stephens, Mrs Heketa, Edna Dallas, Riria Utiku and Bennie Watson.
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Alexander Turnbull Library, Riria Utiku Collection
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