Mitai Rolleston

"This book is a tribute to the late Ngāti Whakaue kaumātua Mitai Rolleston who dedicated the last 25 years of his life in service to his iwi Ngāti Whakaue. It is focused on Mitai's work for his Iwi as chairman for Te Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue Iho Ake as well as his role as kaumātua. It provides a background into many of the initiatives set up by the Taumata, such as Te Paepae Wānanga o Ngāti Whakaue, the setting up of Te Puna Akoranga o Ngāti Whakaue (Early Childhod Centre) and Moko-puna Te Ao Kapurangi (Whanau Led Early Learning Facility). The book features memoirs and tributes from many of the Ngāti Whakaue people who he worked closely with, as well as those he represented in his role as kaumātua. At the heart of this book is an unwavering love for Ngāti Whakaue that is reflected in the voices of the writers"--Back cover.