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Toby Curtis: Unfinished Business – Ki hea āpōpō

Toby Curtis Unfinished Business – Ki hea āpōpō Sir Toby Curtis with Lorraine Berridge McLeod The late Te Arawa leader sets out his life from poverty to knighthood with frank views on education and racism Knowing that he was unwell, over the past year the late Sir Toby Curtis worked with long-time friend Dr Lorraine Berridge McLeod to record his life and views on key areas from his stellar career — especially Māori education and leadership, and his experience of racism. Toby Curtis – Unfinished business: Ki hea āpōpō follows Toby’s progress from his humble origins through family life and his mahi as a teacher and lecturer, government adviser in education and broadcasting, and leader of the Te Arawa iwi confederation.

2022-11-14T10:24:34+13:00November 14th, 2022|Māori|

Moe mai rā e te rangatira, ko Tā Toby Curtis

Dr Sir Noble Tamihana (Toby) Curtis, 1939–2022 Kua hinga te tōtara ki te Wao Nui a Tāne. The totara has falled in the forest of Tane. Moe mai, moe mai, moe mai rā e te rangatira. Rest in peace, chief. Oratia Books joins with the Curtis whānau, friends, colleagues and Te Arawa iwi in mourning Dr Sir Toby Curtis (Ngāti Rongomai, Ngāti Pikiao), who passed away on 17 August. 

2022-08-23T00:59:25+12:00August 23rd, 2022|Māori|