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Master carver Rei Mihaere has been awarded the prestigious Hamilton Kirikiriroa Civic Award for over 40 years of service to his community, marae and education.
Mihaere was honoured with a ceremony at the Hamilton Gardens on Monday after being nominated by three other community leaders.
He is kaumΔtua for Te KΕhao Health, Kirikiriroa Marae and the Tipu Ake school carving programme.
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