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Tui TE RUPE

Tui TE RUPE Obituary

TE RUPE, Tui. NZ Paralympian #67, New Zealand's first blind Maori marathon runner. "Last Marathon Run." 16 March 1943 - 20 September 2025. It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our Koro Tui Te Rupe, a man of many achievements. Although our hearts are shattered, we find comfort in knowing that Koro is no longer in pain. On Monday 22 September, Tui will be laying in state at Papakura Marae. On Wednesday 24 September, Tui will be travelling to Ngapuwaiwha Marae. On Thursday 25 September Tui will be laid to rest Titi Paa, Urupa.



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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Sep. 22, 2025.

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Panetuku Rae

Earlier today

Haere ra e te rangatira. We as whanau, for many years we have admired your strength physically and mentally. We are the Iwihora whanau. Brothers, Neices, Nephews, Mokopuna and Cousins of Wanita Tahakura. We are truly saddened by your passing. However, we know you are no longer mamae. It was a privilege to have you in our lives, arohanui.

Sheryl Anne Egglestone

September 22, 2025

Our hearts go out to This whanau. My family and I feel humbled to have met Tui and to spend many treasured memories with him. Your turn Tui to run in heaven.
Peace perfect peace neighbour

Carole

September 22, 2025

Condolences to the whanau, Tui you can now run free with the wind.

Lynn

September 22, 2025

That´s amazing and an incredible achievement. The whanau must be very proud.
What a legend!

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