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A keen pig and deer hunter, a man in tune with his environment,
Inia Mikaere-Kiel (52) died
during a storm that hit Te Urewera, Ruatahuna on Saturday.
Here's Hinerangi Goodman.
Cries of sadness and despair for their dad and granddad,
who passed away in the Urewera Ranges while hunting in the weekend,
leaving those who were very close to him
to carry on with the work he loved.
Mikaere grew up at his grandfather's side.
Although he's only 10 years old,
they shared the same passion for hunting in the forest.
This occasion found them hunting
for the big one to enter in to the upcoming competitions.
The body of Inia Kiel will be taken from his home
to lie at Rongomaipaapa Marae at Horohoro.
The funeral will be held at 11am this Wednesday.
Hinerangi Goodman, Te Karere.