In Memory of

Ariki River Baden Wikaire-Mau

25 Oct 2006 - 02 Oct 2017

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Ten year old Ariki tragically died following a fire in Saint Leonards, Hastings. The fire was in an abandoned building and Ariki died the following day in hospital from is burn injuries. Another young boy was badly burnt and a third escaped uninjured. Ariki was described as a friend of everyone and was also a keen kapa hapa and had been being trained to lead the school group in song to be performed at the up and coming festival in Gisborne.

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