About Me
Kia Ora,
My name is Hoterene Joseph TeWhitu,son of Pakanga TeWhitu Jnr and grandson of Pakanga TeWhitu Snr.I am a born and bred Ngati Porou East Coastie and I live in Tikitiki/Rangitukia.I went to school at Pae-o te-Riri and Ngata Memorial College.My parents are Pakanga and Theresa (nee koia) TeWhitu(d).I am the 3rd oldest of six kids and have 2 brothers and 3 sisters.I joined this site because I could not find a photo or roll listing of my grandfather Pakanga 'Buck' TeWhitu.He was a private in the C Company.