Descendants of Haami and Harata Ripia Family Reunion 2025
Whakapapa
Honouring Our Lineage
We are gathering the stories, names, and legacies of our tūpuna to create something lasting — both online and in print — for the whānau of Haami and Hārata Ripia.
Whanaunga Wikitree
Matua Robert Eagle Jr has set up our official Ripia Whanaunga Wikitree — a digital whakapapa tree to preserve and protect our connections across generations.
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Record our ancestral lines
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Connect whānau near and far
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Build a shared legacy online
How to Contribute
If you’d like to contribute, view, or gain access to the tree, we welcome you to join us on this kaupapa.
To get started:
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Create a free account at www.wikitree.com
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Visit Robert’s profile: CLICK HERE
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Log in and click “Send a private message” to request access or kōrero
Your whakapapa may already be part of the tree — come and check!
The Whakapapa Pukapuka Taonga
Alongside the online tree, we’re creating a printed heritage book that will be gifted to whānau at the reunion. This pukapuka will include:
Whakapapa lines
Photos of whānau past and present
Historical records and taonga
We’re currently collecting photos, stories, and whakapapa details. If you have kōrero or images to share — even small fragments — they are deeply valued. Every name and memory helps us honour our tūpuna and ground the next generation.
Contact us at: ripiareunion2025@gmail.com with your contributions or any pātai (questions) about the process.