Kia Orana, Philip. Thank you for your reply. You beaut, onya mate!
My missus Mary is the Cook Islander, I'm just the bag carrier!
She's connected to the Rangiatea, Ngati Tangiia, and Teimorimotia family root through Pa Ariki, Ngati Tamakeu, and Puati.
When's the next time you're heading off to Pak'N Save, Kilbirnie? We're on Mahora, opposite the delivery truck exit.
Oh I'm the typical terrible Raro you'd ever get to meet. Born in NZ, went back to Raro to do my Intermediate Years (no idea what that is in year something terms, in my day it was Primary, Intermediate, College, University) at Nikau Side School, then finish back here in NZ.
Hmm family tree, oh dear .. my brother is so into this stuff, not me. If you'd ask me what my family tree was, I'd reply, the 2 Fejoa's next to the front fence. I do go back to the Taramai family home every now and then, at Matevera, Raro!
Say hello to your wife for me, it's really great to connect with people here on steemit, especially kiwi's, and my 1st Raro encounter, I'm blown away, the future of the Pacifics isn't as bad as I thought it was.
If we don't keep up we will get left behind!
Thanks Philip, I'll let Mary know. She's asleep now and I'm heading off to bed too. Let's stay in touch, eh? CTPtalk is my Steem tribe. If personal, tweet me on Twitter like you've been doing. Ka kite.