Mr W. Te P. Kipa

One of the first Maoris in New Zealand to be a top racing cyclist, Mr William Skipper (Wiremu Te Puke Kipa) died in New Plymouth recently. He was 82.

Born in New Plymouth, Mr Skipper was educated at the Fitzroy Primary School. He was a member of the Star Rugby Football Club and at the turn of the century was a regular competitor and the now defunct Star Athletic and Cycling Club meetings. Before he left New Plymouth to live in Wellington he won a lot of cycle races on road and track.

He leaves a daughter, Mrs Eno Owens, Waiwatu.