Auckland, Auckland
TE RUPE, Tui. NZ Paralympian #67, New Zealand's first blind Maori marathon runner. "Last Marathon Run." 16 March 1943 - 20 September 2025. It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our Koro Tui Te Rupe, a man of many achievements. Although our hearts are shattered, we find...
Read MoreHaere ra e te rangatira. We as whanau, for many years we have admired your strength physically and mentally. We are the Iwihora whanau. Brothers, Neices, Nephews, Mokopuna and Cousins of Wanita Tahakura. We are truly saddened by your passing. However, we know you are no longer mamae. It was a privilege to have you in our lives, arohanui.
Panetuku Rae
September 23, 2025 | Family
Our hearts go out to This whanau. My family and I feel humbled to have met Tui and to spend many treasured memories with him. Your turn Tui to run in heaven. Peace perfect peace neighbour
Sheryl Anne Egglestone
September 21, 2025 | Other
Condolences to the whanau, Tui you can now run free with the wind.
Carole
September 21, 2025 | Other
That´s amazing and an incredible achievement. The whanau must be very proud. What a legend!
Lynn
September 21, 2025 | Other
