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Wednesday 7 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Local, National, Outer Islands
Tamatoa Ariki Teao Tangaroa carried on a paata by the Aitutaki warriors during his investiture in April 2021. He was declared the rightful title holder of the Tamatoa Ariki of Arutanga yesterday. MELINA ETCHES /21040804
It was a double celebration for Teao Tangaroa, who was declared the rightful title holder of the Tamatoa Ariki of Arutanga in a court ruling on his birthday yesterday.
It was a double celebration for Teao Tangaroa, who was declared the rightful title holder of the Tamatoa Ariki of Arutanga in a court ruling on his birthday yesterday.
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