Paramount Chief Recovers from Surgery

Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 11:08 am
Press Release: Waikato District Health Board

Media Release

Date: 2 May 2007

Paramount Chief Recovers from Surgery

The Paramount Chief of Ngati Tuwharetoa, Tumu te Heuheu (te Heuheu Tukino VIII) DCNZM is recovering from heart surgery at Waikato Hospital.

Following tests he yesterday underwent heart bypass surgery.

Tuwharetoa spokesperson Te Kanawa Pitiroi said that last night Te Arikinui (the chief) was in a stable condition and that it is expected he would make a good recovery.

ENDS

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