Continuation of recordings made at the tangihanga of Princess Te Puea Hērangi
[See also ID257970 and 40501 for other parts of this recording.]
Part 2:
- Kaikōrero: An unidentified Chief Māori Land Court Judge continues his tribute to Te Puea [in English, translated into Māori.]
- An unidentified American speaker (possibly the United States Ambassador) pays tribute to Te Puea. He recalls her hospitality to his countrymen who were in New Zealand during the war. [His speech in English is translated into Māori].
- Unidentified Waikato speaker - speaks in Māori and then in English.
- Two unidentified male speakers.
- Unidentified female speaker [from southern Taranaki, Te Wainui-ā-rua?]
Part 3:
Labour Leader of the Opposition Walter Nash speaks at length in English [translated into Māori]. Recalls the first time Te Puea came to visit him in Parliament and pays tribute to her strength and courage.
- An unidentified Tongan speaker pays respects on behalf of Queen Salote and the government of Tonga. [His speech is translated into English and Māori]
A commentator describes the Ngāruawāhia Pipe Band marching onto the marae playing, while 'Toia mai' is chanted. He describes the pōwhiri welcoming a large party from Ngāpuhi arriving onto Tūrangawaewae Marae. There is a description of the tangi, and lamenting from both sides.