Māori become official language dies
Dr Terry Ryan was the secretary of Rehua Marae and the kawai kaitiaki of Ngāi Tahu whakapapa and authority on the southern iwi's genealogy.
"He was able to showcase his uncanny ability to recite whakapapa files and draw connections between whānau members based simply on appearance and individual nature," Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu kaiwhakahaere Lisa Tumahai said in a statement.
"Whānau from across the motu reached out for his knowledge and he was always happy to give of his time."
Link to article: Ngāi Tahu leader who helped Māori become official language dies (1news.co.nz)
