Eru-Morehu, Taiwhanake, ca.1934-2018

Identity

Authorised nameEru-Morehu, TaiwhanakeOther forms of nameEru, TaiDates of existenceca.1934-2018BiographyTaiwhanake Eru-Morehu (commonly known as Tai Eru) was born in ca.1934, in Rotorua, and lived in Horohoro and Rotorua.

He was responsible for starting the Tudor Towers Cabaret and booking the bands and individual artists who performed there. He also performed with the Howard Morrison Quartet.

Tai Eru was a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor, chairman of many Te Arawa Trusts, including Eru Nikorima Forestry and Land Trust, Hell's Gate, Kahikatea White Pine Trust, Maupirua Geothermal Hot Pools Regional Standing Committee, Mokoia Island and Taheke Inc., and more.

He was awarded an MNZM for his services to Māori in 2010.

In his spare time, he enjoyed golf.

Eru-Morehu, Taiwhanake, 1934-2018. Hindsight, photographer Kerry Fowler. AV 1/14/1

Whanau

SpouseEru-Morehu, MarieFatherTe Morehu, Temata OhoturoaMotherKirunga-Hall, Ngarangi

Whakapapa

HapūNgāti Pikiao

Relates To

PlacesHorohoro

Eru-Morehu, Taiwhanake, ca.1934-2018

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