2007 archived manuhiri

Kiaora my name is Josephine Miriama Brown,born and bred Petane Pa, Bayview Napier Hawkes Bay. My tribal affiliations are Ngati Kahungnu raua Ko Ngai Tahu. I would like to say hello to the Mauel Jose whanau.I have been visiting and living in Marbella-Malaga for the past 15years,where i have a 14 year old Andalusa neice.I have just discovered your story and documentary.Unfortunately i missed the visit from my Maori whanau earlier in the year. I am very keen to hear from any of our spanish whanau here on the Costa del sol before i go home early December for xmas. Please contact me on josebrown7@hotmail.com or mob 610335811 Marbella. Ka mihi nui kia whanau katoa.
Josephine Miriama Brown
Napier, New Zealand : Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Ki ora, I am trying to contact an old friend, Harry Hovell. He attended the University of Canterbury in the mid 90's and played league in the same side as me. Ka kite Pony
tony kidd
Christchurch, New Zealand : Friday, November 16, 2007

Looking for information on Hiria Te Oriki = Henare Katae. I am a descendant. I would like any information on my anscestors, please. tichndeb@xtra.co.nz
Deborah
Hastings, New Zealand : Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Kia Ora - I am searching for information on my whakapapa. I beleive I am a descendant of Hinerupe. I can go to Hiria Te Oriki = Henare Katae. the next information I have these names but I do not know if they are Male / female - brothers/sisters - generations can anyone help. I came across the names Doug Katae and Connie Katae so I was hoping they might help (or any one) tichndeb@xtra.co.nz
Deborah
Hastings, New Zealand : Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Kia ora. My name is Steve and have just stumbled across this website. My father is trying to trace back our whanau heritage and have been told our koro is a descendant of Jose Manuel. My Koro was whangai into the Lewis whanau. My father lives in Waipawa and my Koro spent most of his life in Waipukurau. It is without doubt that my Koro has Spanish in his blood as he very much so had spanish features. We have the Jose Manuel Whakapapa hanging in my dad's whare. I will be informing my Dad and Nan of this website so he can make the necessary movements in finding out more about where my Koro was from and who his biological whanau is. My Koro's name is Peter Lewis. Sadly he is no longer with us. I have forgotten who his mother was. Kia ora
Steve Lewis
Auckland, New Zealand : Thursday, September 13, 2007

Kia ora, A friend of John's (my partner) sent this email to their friends in their office while we were over in Spain.The town of Valverde del Majano, near the city of Segovia, rolled outthe red carpet for them! The NZ Ambassador to Spain, Geoff Ward, andsome other members of the diplomatic staff, joined in the welcome.

From the story on the web site, I gather that the Spanish ancestry goesback to one Manuel Frutos Huerta who either emigrated from the locality 175 years ago, or was born there 175 years ago.

The story says both things! In the speech given by the Kaumatua, George Clark, the ancestor is referred to as "Manuel Jos", so there seem to be two different names as well...!Apparently he went out to South America as a whaler but eventually came to New Zealand where he settled and married and has some 16,000 descendants traceable back to him.

Wow!The ceremonies started in the Hotel Corregidor in Segovia and then continued in the main square (Plaza Mayor) of Valverde del Majano. Looking at a brief history of the place it only really dates back to the 12th century as a known location, although some pre-historic remains have been found near the river bed. In the 1850s, around the time when this ancestor would have left the village, the area was and continued to be very poor. The population in1910 was 1119.The Civil War from 1936 to 1939 did not spare Valverde, and some unpleasant events took place. The population continued to decline because the rural exodus of the 1950s and 1960s, but it stabilized around 600 in the 1980s and has obviously been rising since then, given that it now has an "industrial zone". From the various photos on the site it is clearly very rural and agricultural, and very friendly!
Maria Wilson
Wellington, New Zealand : Friday, September 07, 2007

Hola la familia. My name is Clifton Heather. Son to Derna Heather Rangitukia. Grandson to Mei Fox-Clarke nee Hovell. She was a great grand daughter to Manuel Jose de Frutos. I would like to say how exciting it is about the recent visit to Valverde del Majano to meet our afar relatives. I have read the articles with great excitment and to see the photos of our relatives in Espana truly memorable. I know my mother is kicking herself for not being able to attend. Next time perhaps. I am very interested in obtaining the documentary that Diana Burns was an integrel part in making. This would make a lovely gift for my mother, one she would treasure. If someone has this information, I would most grateful in hearing from you. My email address is beparker@xtra.co.nz. Viva feliz mi familia a saber que nosotros LOS Paniora hemos empezado un viaje emocionante. Translation, Live happy my family in knowing that we Paniora have begun an exciting journey.
Cliff Heather
Auckland, New Zealand : Monday, September 03, 2007

Hola la familia. My name is Clifton Heather. Son to Derna Heather Rangitukia. Grandson to Mei Fox-Clarke nee Hovell. She was a great grand daughter to Manuel Jose de Frutos. I would like to say how exciting it is about the recent visit to Valverde del Majano to meet our afar relatives. I have read the articles with great excitment and to see the photos of our relatives in Espana truly memorable. I know my mother is kicking herself for not being able to attend. Next time perhaps. I am very interested in obtaining the documentary that Diana Burns was an integrel part in making. This would make a lovely gift for my mother, one she would treasure. If someone has this information, I would most grateful in hearing from you. My email address is beparker@xtra.co.nz. Viva feliz mi familia a saber que nosotros LOS Paniora hemos empezado un viaje emocionante. Translation: Live happy my family in knowing that we Paniora have begun an exciting journey.
Cliff Heather
Auckland, New Zealand : Monday, September 03, 2007

Hola la familiaMy name is Clifton Heather. Son to Derna Heather Rangitukia. Grandson to Mei Fox-Clarke nee Hovell. She was a great grand daughter to Manuel Jose de Frutos.I would like to say how exciting it is about the recent visit to Valverde del Majano to meet our afar relatives. I have read the articles with great excitment and to see the photos of our relatives in Espana truly memorable. I know my mother is kicking herself for not being able to attend. Next time perhaps.I am very interested in obtaining the documentary that Diana Burns was an integrel part in making. This would make a lovely gift for my mother, one she would treasure. If someone has this information, I would most grateful in hearing from you. My email address is beparker@xtra.co.nz.Viva feliz mi familia a saber que nosotros LOS Paniora hemos empezado un viaje emocionante. Translation: Live happy my family in knowing that we Paniora have begun an exciting journey.
Cliff Heather
Auckland, New Zealand : Monday, September 03, 2007

Kia ora family Paniora.To been a great pleasure to have in Valverde strictly between ourselves during the holidays(parties) nineteen your representatives.For us you are a part(report) of our family.These last days with you have been unforgettable. I wait to meet prompt.A strong embrace.Santiago and Begoa.santiayuso@yahoo.es
Santiago Ayuso Garcia
Valverde del Majano, Espaa : Thursday, August 30, 2007

KIA ORA PANIORA FAMILY... THIS IS JUST AMAZING ...IM AN SPANISH GUY FROM MADRID THAT LIVE IN RAETIHI WITH MY PARTNER THAT IS FROM THE NGATI TUWHARETOA AND YOUR STORY WAS IN MY MIND AND MY HEART EVER SINCE I ARRIVE HERE TO NZ 5 YEARS AGO ..I ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT THIS STORY WAS AMZING AND ACTUALLY HARD TO BELIVE THAT YOU COULDNT FIND OUT WERE EXACTLY IN SPAIN YOUR WHANU WAS FROM...WELL NOW IM HAPPY TO SEE THAT ROOTS ARE DEEP IN THE EARTH.. SO DEEP THAT EXTENDS TO MY LAND ... I WOULD LOVE TO KEEP WRITING AND KNOW MORE ABOUT YOU GUYS AND THIS BEAUTIFUL CONEXION ..I READ THAT YUO THROW A PARTY IN THE 5 IF JANUARY ..IM ALSO A CHEF SO IF YOU NEED ANY HELP FOR RECIPIES AND COOKING OR ORGANIZING EVENTS OR EVEN TRANSLATE O INTRODUCE SPANISH TRADITION ...I DONT KNOW WHATEVER PLEASE LET ME KNOW MY MAIL IS PUKUNUI81@HOTMAIL.COMGRACIAS Y KA KITE
DANIEL HARTO ECKARDT
RAETIHI, New Zealand : Thursday, August 23, 2007

Yes I am finally part of the YouTube revolution. Copy and paste this link in to your web browser. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLQ5rZmXx8w This is the Telemadrid Interview of the Manuel Jose Reunion.
Brad (Fox) Clarke
London, United Kingdom : Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Hello Manuel Jose's cousins In NZ And OZ, I'm now meeting my cousins in Valverde from NZ and OZ and it's really great to meet them after 170 years!!!ha ha ha , I'll meet them again in NZ in the near future, and we all toghether are going to build a bridge in between us and our future generations, I'm with George,Barbara and Douglas Katae, they also want to say Kiora Hasta pronto primos, que tiemble NZ que llegan los paoles de Valverde!!!!!!!!!!!Abrazos a todo mi pueblo en NZ,Marina y familia de Valverde
Marina Garcia Segura
Valverde del Majano, Spain : Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Kia ora Panioras: Notes from Spain is an online community of people from all over the globe who share a passion for Spain. I have seen your great story on Spanish TV and decided to post it on our forum:http://www.notesfromspain.com/forums/showthread.php?p=30433En Nuevo Zelanda hay un grupo de maores (los indgenas de aquel pas) que tienen antepasados espaoles. Son descendientes de un segoviano llamado Manuel Jos que lleg a Nueva Zelanda en la primera mitad del siglo 19. En vez de colonizar los nativos, se hizo amigo de ellos, se cas con algunas (!) de sus mujeres y pronto ech races fuertes entre la tribu maori de los ngati porou. Sus descendientes son tan numerosos que forman una pequea trib que se distingue de los dems ngati porou por su ascendencia espaola. En toda la cultura maori, el conocimiento sobre los antepasados y el lineaje es importantsimo. Los descendientes de Manuel Jos son muy orgullosos de su identidad mestiza y hasta organizan fiestas 'espaolas'! Son conocidos como 'paniora', que signifca 'espaol' en la lengua maori, y algunos han empezado una bsqueda muy larga para recuperar el parte espaol de su herencia cultural. Ahora, una delegacin est visitando Espaa. Translation:In New Zealand, there is a group of Maoris the indigenous people of this country which has got some Spanish ancestry. They are the descendents of a man from Segovia, Manuel Jos, who arrived in New Zealand during the first half of the 19th century. Instead of colonizing the natives, he befriended them and he married five (!) of their women. Soon he became an integral part of this Maori tribe, the Ngati Porou. His descendants are so numerous they actually form a sub-tribe, which distinguishes itself from the other Ngati Porou because of their Spanish ancestry. In Maori culture, lineage and ancestry are very important issues. The descendants of Manuel Jos are very proud of their multi-ethnic identity and they even organize Spanish fiestas! They are known as Paniora, which means Spanish in the Maori language, and some of them are doing their utmost to salvage the Spanish part of their cultural heritage. At this moment, a delegation is visiting Spain. Saludos!
Edith Nies
Holland : Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Dear Paniora family, the last few days have been quite amazing as news about the story of your famaly seem to be everywhere. I have been 3 times to NZ as I loved that country from the very first time I saw it. I just wanted to let you know how happy I am that Spain and New Zealand have this lovely and rare connection. Keep celebrating your origins. Maybe next time I'm there I shall be able to meet you. All the best.
Mary
Murcia, Spain : Saturday, August 11, 2007

Hi there, this is Mara Eugenia DE FRUTOS!!!!! from Spain (Madrid)Yesterday I watched on the Spanish TV a program about your story, I was really surprised when they said Manuel Jose's lastname was DE FRUTOS which is also my lastname + my family comes from SEGOVIA, from a village called HONTANARES DE ERESMA, very close to VALVERDE DEL MAJANO. I don't really know if we are actually linked but this is already an incredible coincidence!!!If I can help you with any information please do not hesitate to contact me, my email address: uxiadf99@yahoo.comAdios a todos!!! and hope to hear from you soon,M Eugenia de Frutos
M Eugenia DE FRUTOS
MADRID, SPAIN : Monday, July 30, 2007

Wiremu Kouka and Ani Paku Taiapa are me Nana and Papa my mum was Elizabeth Taari Kouka (Betty) my Dad was TeAranga Campbell from Hicks Bay my Mum passed in 2005 after a long illness and my Dad 5 years prior to that what an awesome site
Elizabeth Campbell
Auckland, New Zealand : Friday, July 27, 2007

Me llamo David ca�das, hijo de Antonio y de Dulce. Es dificil expresar lo que he sentido al conocer vuestra historia, tendr�a que inventarse una palabra nueva para ello pues, ternura, entra�able o conmovedora se quedan muy muy cortas. Realmente envidio vuestra capacidad para manteneros unidos. �Que ser�a de una persona y de un pueblo sin historia, sin identidad? un fantasma, alguien sin rumbo en la vida. Vuestro mensaje de uni�n, recuerdo y cuidado de los ancestros y los ancianos debe perdurar y extenderse (que para algo est� internet). Manuel Jos� -al igual que todos los espa�oles- procedemos de tribus germ�nicas que se asentaron en espa�a antes de ser "Romanizada", yo llevo su sangre, vosotros la m�a y yo la vuestra. En un a�o o dos, ir� a Nueva Zelanda de Vacaciones, me gustaria mucho conoceros y llevaros algo de recuerdo de aqu�, de Espa�a. Un abrazo muy fuerte queridos JOSES. ��ADELANTE PARA SIEMPRE!!!.PD: No encuentro el nombre del autor de "Olive branches". �Podriais escribirme?. Dobliz1977@hotmail.com. ��Hasta pronto!!!
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I am called David cañdas, son of Antonio and Candy. He is dificil to express what I have felt when knowing your history, tendría that to then invent a new word for it, tenderness, stirring entrañable or remains very very short. I really envy your capacity for united manteneros � That sería of a person and a town without history, without identity? a ghost, somebody without course in the life. Your message of unión, memory and taken care of of the ancestros and the old ones must last and extend (that something stops est� Internet). Manuel José - like all españoles- we come from nicas tribes germ� who were based in españa before being "Romanizada", I I take its blood, you it mía and I it yours. In año or two, iré to New Zealand of Vacations, gustaria me much conoceros and llevaros something of memory of aquí, España. A hug very hard wanted JOSES. � � � AHEAD FOR ALWAYS.
David
Almeria, ESPA�A : Monday, July 23, 2007

Kia ora whanau, the Nati Spring Fling will be held in Dandenong, Melbourne on Saturday, 8 September. This event continues on from the two previous Ngati Porou Harbour Cruises held in Sydney, NSW in 2005 and 2006. For further information email natispringfling@nanaia.com or contact Georgina, Melbourne, Australia (03)8790.2241 or mobile 041.9626.150. No door sales. Regards to all, Georgina
Georgina Brown
Melbourne, Australia : Monday, July 09, 2007

Hi I would like to ask if the Paniora families have any connection with the East Coast Jose Manuel family? And are the Savages from the East Coast also related?
Jenna Paniora
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand : Thursday, July 05, 2007

Adding to whakapapa:Can someone please tell me how to add my whanau to the whakapapa links?
Gaylene Manuel
Paraparaumu, New Zealand : Wednesday, July 04, 2007

Tna r ttou ktoa,Tenei he mokopuna o Hose Emanuel rua ko Mihi Taheke.Ka moe a Hose Emanuel me Mohi taheke ka puta ko Hori Waikare.Ka moe a Hori Wikaire me Ihipera Ngarimu ka puta ko Mereapu WikaereKa moe a Mereapu Wikaere me Hamana ka puta ko Enoka Potae.Ka moe a Enoka Potae me Te Ringa urunga ka puta ko Rima Noble.Ka moe a Rima Noble me Rangi Tuau ka puta ko Leo.Ka moe a Leo me Kiri Karu ka puta ko He PounamuKa moe a He Pounamu me Daryl Taingahue ka puta ko Tiare-Montel Emanuel Taingahue...
He Pounamu o Uenuku Tuau
Paeroa, New Zealand : Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Message for Julie Chambers of Blenheim. I'm Patricia, great great granddaughter of James and Julia Fitzgerald of Anaura Bay. I have some pages written by my great aunt about her life growing up in Anaura Bay if you would like them. painter@paradise.net.nz
Patricia Painter
New Zealand : Saturday, June 30, 2007

Hi my names Jenna-Rey Paniora,I dont know much about the Paniora side of my family but my dad, Pedro Paniora, and my uncle, Richard Paniora, were telling me that we, the Paniora family, originate from spain. I know that most of my Paniora family are living in Dargaville, which is where my father an his family grew up. Unfortunately, that's all the information I have. If someone is able to enlighten me more that would be great! Id love to know more about my family tree and how we are connected to spain.Please email me if you have any information Dub_czgirl@yahoo.comThank-you
Jenna Paniora
Hawkes Bay , New Zealand : Sunday, June 24, 2007

Hi my names Jenna-Rey Paniora,I dont know much about the Paniora side of my family but my dad, Pedro Paniora, and my uncle, Richard Paniora, were telling me that we, the Paniora family, originate from spain. Unfortunately, that's all the information I have. If someone is able to enlighten me more that would be great!Please email me if you have any information Dub_czgirl@yahoo.comThank-you
Jenna Paniora
Hawkes Bay , New Zealand : Sunday, June 24, 2007

Kia ora all my name is Alison Tangiwai Colllier grand daughter of Alison and Richard Collier. Daughter of Evadne Collier I am 16 years old right now i am in the USA having a lifetime experience over here i will be returning back to New Zealand in November this year.
Alison Tangiwai Collier
Kawerau, New Zealand : Wednesday, June 13, 2007

kiora whanau, i can see aunty katherine ropitini mokopuna searching her whanau,I am brenda noble from christchurch,your mother and aunties are all my first cousins,i remember growing up with them in gisborne at aunty girlies home, keep in touch whanau
brenda noble
christchurch, New Zealand : Tuesday, June 12, 2007

big hello's to everyone. im a great grand daughter to ethel tawhiri, grandaughter to grace bragg. I was just wondering if anyone had our coat of arms tile 4 sale or know where i could get one from!
nicole bragg
tauranga, New Zealand : Friday, June 08, 2007

Kia Ora,From one Jose to another Jose.My name is George Clarke or better known on the East Coast as George Fox of Rangitukia.I have read you news to visit Spain this year. My wife Barbara and I live in Sydney and are very keen to be part of the Manual Jose's whaka-whanaungatanga trip to Spain.Please provide us with the information as they come to hand. There is a chance that we could be in Europe three weeks before your arrival in Spain, therefore it would be an advantage for us to know of both the overall cost from Sydney return and the land cost only if we join in Madrid.If I require to attend a meeting, Auckland will be closer to me than TikiTiki.
George Clarke (Fox)
Sydney (ex Rangitukia), Australia : Sunday, June 03, 2007

Hi Candice, what's your email addy so I can get in contact. Regards, Aunty Georgina and Whanau
Georgina Brown
Melbourne, Australia : Thursday, May 24, 2007

kiaora whanau im a grand daughter of the late katherine ropitini nee poi and david ropitini daughter of tipare poi a.k.a. polly and niece of christine poi, arthur, cherie, aroha and hemi ropitini. awsum website will b visiting often. and 2 aunty georgia brown 1st cuzn 2 my mum kiaora aunty from the whanau.
kwellingtonandas o'keefe
wellington, New Zealand : Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Hi, I came to NZ only 10 years ago from England and I am the only family member of my close relations as I am aware. I'm interested in finding out if any of the NZ Colliers are any of my distant Whanau.My family come from Lancashire (where 'Collier' means 'a miner who works in a coal pit'). My fathers name is Graham Charles Collier - he was an only child and we don't know much about his Dads side of family as his dad died when my Dad was quite young!Anyway if anyone's interested in finding out more contact me: vicki.collier@xtra.co.nzThanks Vicki :-)
Vicki Collier
Auckland, New Zealand : Sunday, May 06, 2007

kia ora te whanau wld love some contact and knowledge my dad is barry collier my pop and nana are parekura (sid) and murtle collier I have a maori partner and know more of his whakapapa than my own i think my pops dad was sam? I think my marae is tikitiki? my email is kathyathome@igrin.co.nz
Kathleen Collier
Te puke, New Zealand : Friday, April 20, 2007

Hello I am David Sims, a film-maker researching a documentary on early colonisation of Aotearoa with the Spanish/Portuguese connection especially in the Northland region. I note that there are various Paniora families living in the Dargaville district. Do they have any connections with your East Coast Manuel Jose whanau? Thank you, David
David Sims
Wellington, New Zealand : Thursday, April 19, 2007

Hello.Mi name is Jose. Living near Malaga, capital city of the province of Malagain Andalucia, south Spain. I'm 59 years old.That is to say you that yesterday night I went to tune to Andalucian TV-2 and sawa documentary about your BIG family of the Manuera people from Taumata.This is the link of the "Canal Sur TV-2" programms for yesterday April, 5th 2007:http://programacioncanal2.blogspot.com/2007/04/jueves-5-de-abril-de-2007_05.htmlThere you can see at 22.00 the documentary program "Memoria Documentada 2007"which title for yesterday was "Debajo de tus pies" (Under your feet) in reference to youin the antipodes. My wife and me were very delighted to known that you, the Manuera(Paniora) Family are still looking sometimes also "under your feet" pointing to Spain.Noted an visited your excellent web site http://www.manueljose.org.nz/index.htmlVery glad to know about you. All our best regards and hope you have a nice trip to Spainin August this year.
Jose Maria Blanco
Malaga, Spain : Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Hola: He visto el reportaje en television (hace unos minutos) y me ha sorprendido mucho y a la vez me ha encantado. Rpidamente me he puesto a buscar informacin por internet. Quizs sea por lo que nos une por lo que siempre me ha llamado la atencin las danzas tribales que representan vuestros jugadores de rugby. A partir de ahora intentar conoceros un poco ms y si est dentro de mis posibilidades intentar viajar a vuestra tierra. Un abrazo muy fuerte de un hermano de Sevilla
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HelloI have seen the television report a few moments ago and I was very surprised and at the same time delighted. I quickly set to finding out more on the internet. Perhaps it is because it is what we have in common, but I have always been fascinated by the tribal dances that your rugby players do. From no on, I will try to know more about you and if I can, I will try to visit your country.A strong embrace from your brother in Seville
Juan Antonio Silva
Seville, Spain : Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Soy Manuel Portilla Fernandez, ,mi padre Manuel Portilla Bernal y mi madre Victoria Fernandez Gutierrez, mis abuelos Victoria Gutierrez y Vicente Mellado y mi biseabuela Pepa. Vivo en Mlaga, en la comunidad autonoma de Andalucia en Espaa. Hoy he visto un reportaje sobre su gran familia que me ha recordado a la mia, he reconocido en sus rostros y expresiones a las que recuerdo de mis abuelos y biseabuelos.No he podido resistir el impulso de escribiros para manifestaros mi profundo respeto por lo que estais haciendo y mandaros un saludo desde las orillas del mar mediterrneo donde habito.
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I am Manuel Portilla Fernandez, my father is Manuel Portilla Bernal and my mother Victorua fernandez Gutierrez, my grandparents Victoria Gutierrez and Vicente Mellado and my great grandmother Pepa. I live in Malaga, in the autonomous community of Andalucia in Spain. Today I saw a report about your big family that made me think of my own, and I recognised in your faces and expressions things that made me remember my grandparents and great grandparents. I could not resist the impulse to write to you to show you my profound respect for what you are doing, and send you greetings from the coast of the Mediterranean sea, where I live.
Manuel Portilla Fernandez
Malaga, Spain : Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Hola a todos soy un espaol y vivo en Granada ( Andalucia), he visto el reportaje que os han hecho en un canal de television espaol. Desde Espaa os doy mi apoyo para que sigais adelante y seais una gran familia. Un saludo
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Hello everyoneI am Spanish and live in Granada (Andalucia), I saw the report about you on a Spanish TV channel. From Spain I send you my support and hope that you continue going forward and that you be a great family. Greetings!
Caamera Megias
Granada, Spain : Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Hola amigos:Soy un joven espaol de 22 aos, me llamo Maximino hijo de Miguel y estudio periodismo, adems espero en breve convertirme en escritor con mi primer libro.El asunto es que vi un documental sobre los joses de Nueva Zelanda y como ostentais la sangre espaola en las venas. Tal vez no sea un jose como vosotros pero soy espaol y los toros, el vino y mi cultura corre dentro de mi.Me encantaria poder escribirme a traves de cartas con los que asi lo deseen, no se vuestro idioma y mi ingles es bastante pobre pero me imagino que alguno sabra espaol; si asi lo desean puede ser a traves del correro electronico pero las cartas son fisicas y la union que me gustaria mantener con ustedes es palpable.Un saludo muy fuerte y un abrazo a TODOS los joses.
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Hello friendsI am a young Spanish man of 22, my name is Maximo, son of Miguel, and I study journalism, and hope soon to become a writer with my first book. The thing is I saw a documentary about the Joses in NZ, and how you have Spanish blood running in your veins. I may not be a Jose like you but ZI am Spanish, and bulls, wine and my culture run in mine. I would love to be able to write letters to those who would like to, I don't know your language and my English is pretty poor but I imagine that someone there will speak English; if you prefer it could be via email, but letters are physical and I would like to have a tangible contact with you if possible.Warmest wishes and an embrace to ALL of the Joses.
Maximo
Unknown, Spain : Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Hi - I am the youngest daughter of the late Te Aroha Collier (Lovey) and Dick Rako. I am from Auckland NZ, but on holiday with my husband in Bora Bora. I have been reading the messages posted on this sight and it makes you realise your whanau is never too far away. Aroha nui
Tina Edmonds
Bora Bora, Tahiti : Tuesday, April 10, 2007

My name is Miguel Gimnez, spaniard, and visited Aotearoa 15 years ago for six months. I am an agronomist and I was involved with some research projects in an experimental station in Bay of Islands. I had the opportunity to travel around and I remember that one day, probably in Te Araroa, somebody told me that he was a descendant of a spaniard called Manuel Jos. I recall this conversation very well because it really impressed me but unfortunately I didnt get much more details. Everytime I tell stories about my travel to your country I dont forget to mention that some maori people there share a spanish ancestor. Tonight I have seen the documentary, just by chance, zapping, and fifteen years later Ive known the whole story. Now, in your web page, Ive seen that finally you know a lot more about Manuel Jose, where he was born, what did his eyes see when he was young, from which land did he depart to land at the other side of the world. This message is just to congratulate you and wish you a fruitful and pleasant visit to Valverde.Yours sincerelyMiguel Gimnez
Miguel Gimnez
Almeria, Spain : Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Hi! Last week I watched a TV report about your fascinating story. It's amazing how it's possible to have spanish blood in the other side of the world!!! I just wanted to say congratulations. your clothes and your parties are similar to here!! I'd love to know more about you, and if you want to get some typical spanish music, photos about our typical dresses or something i could help you, my email is : davy_956@hotmail.comI've been really excited about your fantastic way of feeling a family. I hope you like Spain.lots of loveDavinia
Davinia Alba Vallejo
Cdiz, Spain : Sunday, April 08, 2007

Hi! Last week I watched a TV report about your fascinating story. It's amazing how it's possible to have spanish blood in the other side of the world!!! I just wanted to say congratulations, but it's a pitty that you have never been to Spain... although your clothes and your parties are similar to here!! I'd love to know more about you, and if you want to get some typical spanish music, photos about our typical dresses or something i ould help you, my email is : davy_956@hotmail.comI've been really excited about your fantastic way of feeling a family.lots of loveDavinia
Davinia Alba Vallejo
Cdiz, Spain : Sunday, April 08, 2007

Bubs Collier (wife of the late Parekura (Sydney) Collier) has signed herself into a resthome. Nana is nearly 92 yrs old and has decided she is ready to be pampered and be lazy! We are fortunate in that Nana is still very capable and reasonably healthy but her eyesight is starting to let her down which makes her very nervous when she is home alone. If any of the family would like to make contact with her email me, my new email address is spdip@xtra.co.nz and I will email the details to you.
Patricia Diprose
Cambridge, New Zealand : Monday, April 02, 2007

Kia ora koutou, I'm currently doing research for a book (fiction) about a Maori whanau that come from dual ancestry. I'm keen to talk to Maori who have managed to retain a cultural connection to, and are fiercely proud of both sides of their whakapapa, no matter how far away their ancestors may've come from. I'm of Ngapuhi descent (married to a Grace from Ngati Porou) and live in Paekakariki. My email is: briargs@gmail.comNga mihi, Briar Grace-Smith
Briar Grace-Smith
Paekakariki, New Zealand : Friday, March 16, 2007

Hi Ben Poi.This is your Aunty Gloriaand Uncle June Poi here from Gisborne NZ.We sent you an email to make contact with you the last time you put a message on this site but you didn't reply. Our email is :thepois@nettel.net.nz We would love to hear from you and fill you in on where you fit into the Manuel Jose whanau.Hope to hear from you soon.
Gloria and Hune Poi
Gisborne, New Zealand : Wednesday, February 28, 2007

NGATI POROU BALL: Henrietta's correct email address is henrietta.raroa@nanaia.com.
Georgina Brown
Melbourne, Australia : Wednesday, February 28, 2007

NGATI POROU BALL: We are definitely hosting the Ngati Porou Ball in Melbourne in September this year. Further details will be posted in the near future. To register your interest, please emaill georgina.l.brown@bigpond.com or henerietta.raroa@nanaia.com. Regards to all.
Georgina Brown
Melbourne, Australia : Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Desde Vallverde del Majano, lugar de nacimiento de Manuel Jose deseo enviar un cari�oso abrazo a todos mis familiares de Nueva Zelanda.Mi tatarabuela era hermana de Manuel jose y estoy muy contento de haber descubierto que tengo tanta familia al otro lado del mundo.Tambien comunicaros que el familiar mas cercano de Manuel Jose en Espa�a se llama Elias Garcia y actualmente tiene 93 a�os. Su mujer llamada Maria Huertas fallecio recientemente a la edad de 93 a�os tambien.Espero que si deseais comunicaros conmigo lo hagais en e-mail: santiayuso@yahoo.es
Santiago Ayuso Garcia
Valverde del Majano, Espa�a : Wednesday, February 14, 2007

3rd daughter and 4th child of the late Te Oranoa, daughter of Karaitiana Manuel who was the son of Peti Kuia.Please would some one correct the item in the shop section that still has Ross Hovell's name and address still listed.Kia ora.
Makere Pani Margaet Hirini
Napier, New Zealand : Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Kia Ora, my name is Tanara Haenga and i am 32 years of age, and I come from Wellington, New Zealand, but living here in Melbourne, Australia. My wife told me about this awesome website, by someone that she met at bingo. Anyways, my mum is Pearl Harata Haenga (nee) Henry. She is also known as Isobel Harata Haenga from Taupo, her parents are Muriel and Te Wharerangi James Henry Taupo as well. My dad is Tanara Hirine Haenga Snr he is from Tolaga Bay, NZ. His mums name is Eliza Haenga of Tolaga Bay as well. I am interested in hearing from anyone who might be family living in Melbourne, as me and my family moved here about a year ago, an we dont know anyone here, to get in contact with us. It will be lovely to meet family who are related to me in some way to make contact with me, my home phone no. is (03) 93113903 my cell phone is 0403412216, my email address is galataeia_ isadorah@hotmail.com.au or salviaaukuso@optusnet.com.au.
Tanara Hirine Haenga
Melbourne, Australia : Thursday, February 08, 2007

Ki ora Im Tatiana Harata Haenga.Im born and raised in wellingotn, New zealand but moved here in melbourne Australia.My dad is called Tanara Haenga Son of senior Tanara Haenga (or Donald Haenga).From Tologa bay New zealand.My Kui"s name is Isobel Harata Haenga.She is also known as Pearl Haenga.Then there is My great great great grandmother called nanny Hanega She has the same birthday as me she use to live in Tologa bay. im 12 years of age on the 10 th of feb 1995.... and if u want to add me on msn or talk to my dad or me on msn which rtatianahaenga@hotmail.comtanarahaenga@hotmail.comthere r no capitals or no space
Tatiana
Melbourne, New Zealand : Wednesday, February 07, 2007

I'm a great grandaughter of James and Julia Fitzgerald, which lived in a homestead in Anaura Bay in the late 1800's. They left for Te Aroha around 1907. My grandmother was Margaret Fitzgerald the youngest of their eight children. Apparrently the lockwood family now own the homestead. Would love to know more about the time they spent there.
Julie Chambers
Blenheim, New Zealand : Thursday, February 01, 2007

wats crackinglove ya site,much lovecan anyone help me out with where i fit in on our family tree...im benjamin leigh poi son of mark poi
ben poi
gold coast, australia : Monday, January 22, 2007

Hi um im wondering if anyone can help me find out my mothers family tree?Ive never met her before, Huia Puhia-Herangi, she is adopted so Herangi is her adopted name. I turned 18 on the new years eve just been and have just reently started thinking about it seriously and maybe eventually making contact with her. But for the moment id just love to know my who my other family is and where i came from, as you would guess im full of questions. So happy belated Christmas and New Years everyone and ll the best for 2007.Cheers, Tara. tara_hopwood@hotmail.com
Tara Maree Hopwood Puhia-Herangi
Invercargill, New Zealand : Monday, January 08, 2007