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‘I heard a loud bang and woke up’

Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local

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‘I heard a loud bang and woke up’
The 60-year-old house was razed to the ground. 20052247.Inset: Papa Teina Ataera Sr by the remains of the home he built. TURAMA PHOTOGRAPHY 20052228

Papa Teina Ataera Snr built his home 60 years ago for his new wife, the late Rangi Wichman. On Thursday afternoon, it burnt to the ground.

Papa Teina Ataera Snr built his home 60 years ago for his new wife, the late Rangi Wichman. On Thursday afternoon, it burnt to the ground.


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