Tutavaha & Liliani 60th Anniversary 2013: Tutavaha and Lillianis 60th Wedding Anniversary

Christal, Mr & Mrs Tutavaha, Dedication and Congratulation's for 60th Anniversary 2013

One of the couples most favourite hit song, "Tau Fuata Niue"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p6CTWL4RaY

Pic care of Holiday Kauie

Introduction

Hala (Harry) Tutavaha and his gorgeous bride, the young Liliani Jackson met while young teens in the small coral island of Niue. Hala a moonshiner on the rock, a farmer and a hard working dedicated husband, valued many many things, and above all his Lord, Jesus Christ.

Christianity paved a strong spiritual connection for Hala and his young love, in which case both registered with one of the Gospel ministry, to complete a seminary blessings and teaching of their Lord.
Met at the outdoor movies, while Liliani was selling the worlds most tastiest peanuts.

Both from the village of Hakupu, and Hala was one of group of Niue's controversial and only political assassination of Governor Larson. As a matter of fact Hala was with the 3 convicts who served time for letting his pigs loose.
While serving time, Hala embraced the guitar and today still makes music, with his tools of the trade, and well known in the Niue community for his amazing contributions and talent.

1992 a proud daughter Lilly Crowned Mrs Niue 1992

New Life

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Moving the family to New Zealand Tuta, made the break and travelled to NZ, worked as labourer in the constructions industry, then returned to Niue for the preparation of the family shift 1967.

Residing at Liliani's parent place in Otara, the infamous butterfly

home. The Tutavaha family endured the confine space until they secured a housing corp property in Electra Pl, Mangere.

The couple both committed christian, and still a regular church attendee with their local Mangere Presbyterian Church.

A powerful testimony to their faith and successfully bought up 13 children, and one passed away in Niue, Meipo.

Grand children Clint and Leroy at Tuta's 40th Anniversary in Papatoetoe 1994

Children

Maureen their eldest daughter a Residentail Care, who married Peter King from Ekatahuna, had Raymond and Jason, then remarried to Neil Ferguson, and had Savona and Robert, who now resides in Brisbane, Australia.
Mau's goal to visit Las Vegas for her 60ths celebrations.

Misimale a successful and respectable farmer/shearer in the Masterton region, married to Margaret, have three children, James, Timmy, and Kate. Misi an International Annual Goldern Shares Judge and organiser, with the family winning some of the prestige prices.
Currently finnishing the family home renovations in Hakupu, who takes time off his busy farming life, to complete the task.

George Elonetama, lives in Perth, Western Australia since shifting in the 1978, have two sons, Elone and young 8 months old Siosi. BHP employee, George shifted to WA for a rugby career, and have paved a strong base for the brothers and sisters in the migration. An irrigation engineer, with a new partner Noi from Thailand, and blessed with young Siosimale.
George stated; "I can't wait for my grand children so I will make my own"

George with Noi and young Siosi

George son Elone with wife Mel and Lones mom Sandra.

Karol, a Needs Assesor, based in Auckland, lives in Takanini have 4 children with Kissiu Vilitau, Josh, Junior, Clint and Chad. With Bret, they have two girls Sarah and Gabby.

Lilly Afford, married to Steven Afford, have Leroy Lakamu and Zaani, who have resided in Perth, WA. Lilly a professional Eldely Care Giver, who was also a crowned Mrs Niue 1992.
Lillys goal to secure as many Investment Properties, with owning a mansion the ultimate vision.
Love's Jesus Christ and maintains the parents blessings of serving God. All things are possible with Jesus.

Sophia with partner Danny have Farnces, Kelly, Charlie and Rani, lives in Auckland. Sophia and Danny gave up Zaani for Lilly and Steven in adoption.

Harry a certified welder married to Hiria, have 5 chidren, Keitha, Hale, Noah, Samson, and Ezra, lives in Brisbane and works in Perth. Harry an ex national rep rugby players for Manukau Rowers, and cousin to the All Black Frank Bunce, from the same club.

David a waiter, lives in Perth, an inspiring character, talented who enjoys poetic and exotic environments, along with a flamboyance flare. Single and enjoys his freedom with his own will.

Charles, a professional Steel Rigger, a FIFO man working on some of Australia's most challenging environment, has two children with Jude, Georgie and Jaxson. A property investor.

Jenny, an Art Lecturer lives in Brisbane with partner Bret.

Marina Mc Commic married to Dave Mc Cormmic, have 4 children, Lili, Patrick, Jaspa, and Meimei. Lives 1an a half hrs north of Perth, life style block. Keeps chickens, ducks, 3 dogs, and a volunteer for the local fire fighter.
Dave a plumber, who have jointed the FIFO system working in the mine as a vehicle servicing team, to support are growing family.

Sarah a professional clinician for the substance abuse, who is contracted to work in Port Headland, Western Australia, with partner, Henry. Two children with Henry, Vila, and Johnti, and Heaven in her marriage to Tama.
Sarah a well established singer, a Uni graduate, and the youngest of 13 children, is setting a strong presence of the Niuean spirit north of WA.
Sarah also works closely with the aboriginal community.

Commitments

Liliani worked for the Middlemore hospitals, for many years, before her retirement, and Tuta worked many fields, including running marathon when he turned 50. Tuta travelled to some of the most famous Hawaii marathon, ran the Rotorua annual event.

Lilliani with Lilly, Sarah and Leroy at Rotorua during one of Tutas marathons

Ani's parents Joe and Melepeki Jackson

Grand Parents

The couple takes trip to stay with their children in Australia, and just recently have been visiting Niue, with their children Misi and Charles.

At Steven and Lillys home in Onehunga

Still have the huge smiles
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Maureens wedding at the Mangere Presbyterian Church

Charles, Sophia, Lilly, and Harry and Hiria

Lilly in the middle front in Niue

Hala's parent, Faligi and Halefelesi, and was adopted by Elone and Ligiahi.

Lilianis parents, Melepeki and Joe Jackson and Englishmen who settled in Niue.

Hala and Ani, music talents composed some of Niues most famous sing along which have been copied and remixed. Such songs as "Tau Fuata Niue" highly inspired by the Holy Spirit, today we still hear many Niueans happily sings Tuta and Ani's magics.
"Sipaio" another successful song composed by Tuta and friends, with another "Fakalofa Lahi Atu", entered into one of the Niuean song competition.
Winning a prestige Niuean Song award with "Liogi Mai Fakalahi"

Resided at their first home since they moved in, the Tutavaha's have enjoyed and seen the many changes in their neighbourhood.

The airport was so close, that walking one of the son's on his school rugby trip for the flight to his game, was no trouble.

Ani cooking donuts to supplement the family income, which continued in NZ to today. Weaving and knitting keeps Ani busy, and shared with the community through stalls and the children's help.

The New Zealand Migration

Tuta returning to Niue in 1967, picked up Ani, Harry, David and Charles, boarded the Ratanui bound for NZ, in which case Charles is name sake of the boat.

Later on Maureen, Karol, Lilly and Sophia were sent for, and travelled on the Tofua, to Fiji, before the flight to NZ.

Misi followed a few month later and George was the last of the family to leave Niue, being left with Tutas adopted dad Elone.

Elone passed away not long after when George left for NZ.

Tutavaha Ministry
Blessed with the Gospel of Christ, Tuta and Ani, wrote songs of inspirations, shared the love of their God with all, and performed in many Niuean music festivals, both in Niue and NZ.

Partnered with brother in law the late Sialekiu, would compose many songs dedicated to their spiritual lives. Preached at their local church and highlighted in some of the local magazines.

Music rings clear note of joy in the Tutavaha's home, and the fellowship of families and friends will always walk away with a donuts in hand.

The dedication offered in the couples early years, into following Christ, paved a strong foundation for the big family.

Traditions

Grandchildren, have indeed embrace the path Tuta had broken through in the building and construction industry, with Josh, Leroy, Junior, Jason, James, Timmy, Elone and Robert are all actively involved in the field.
Christmas, birthday celebrations and of course Christianity are the most important traditions in the Tutavaha house hold and are dearly treasured.
Proud parents, the Tutavaha's have followed a modern traditional adopted in NZ, with amazing results, reflecting on the children's, whom are all respectable individuals.

From Right: Harry, George, David, Misi, Charles

Grand Children
Maureen:
Raymond King married Kylee(Shearer): 3 children
Jason King married to Salina (Carpenter): 3
Savona partner (House Exc):2
Robert (Carpenter):

Misimale:
James (Constructions):
Timmy married (Carpenter):2
Kate (Teacher):

George:
Elone married to Mel (Carpenter): March 2014
Siosimale:

Karol:
Joshua (Constructions):
Junior married to Sia (Constructions Scaffolding):
Clint married to Peka (Support worker):
Sarah (Admin):
Gabby (Student):

Lilly:
Leroy (Carpenter/Actor):
Zaani (Admin):

Sophia:
Frances (Child Care):1
Kelly (Social Worker) :2
Charlie (Child Care):
Rani (Working):

Harry:
Keitha partner (House Exc): 3
Noah partner (Working) :1
Samson (Student) :
Ezra (Student) :

David:

Charles:
Georgie (Student):
Jaxson (Student):

Jenny:

Marina:
Lili (Admin):
Patrick (Student):
Jaspa (student):
Meimei (Student):

Sarah:
Heaven (Studying Vet):
Vila (Student):
Johnti (Student):

Indeed a tribute to the couples strong faith and belief, with longevity a mild stone worthy. The testimony of their transition into a new culture in NZ provide strong motivation for families, that nothing is impossible, with Christ.
As the next generation take up their stance to follow Hala's strong spiritual path, clearly the impact are showing, with most of the boys are in the building and constructions.
Bazaar, but its clearly seen the powerful influence Hala had made to carve a clear path for his family in nothing less of a miracle.
Contrary to the fact, the Tutavaha family tree and blessing unfolds with the success of each children, and bearing in the next generation, will stand strong.
Children establishing in Australia in the late 70's provide some clear indication of the family dynasty evolving.

The dream of the Tutavaha family, to see the glory of their Lord manifest through out each generations, and one which the couple can celebrate their 60ths anniversary in awe of their vision.

Electra Place

The family home for more then a decade, provided by the state, never the less the Tutavaha made it their home.
Huge vege gardens would be planted where visitors would have a bag full on leaving, along with fruit trees with abandance of juicy picking.
Phenix palms duplicate coconut tree's brings closer attentions to the close nit family, surrounds the home currently. The leaves are used and sort after by the local community for decorations and weaving.
Plantation Tuta's favourite outdoor activities which see's him in the garden rain or shine.
Winter the fire place keeps the home warm, and the huge 5 bedroom home continues to fill the family with joy and peace.
All thou covered with palms, well planted fruit trees thrive, providing seasonal picking for the family.
Two mature macadamian tree in the front drive, provides the children challenges to break the coconut like shells, to get access to the tasty nut.
Pot plants also utilised around the home, with many sort after by members of the community.
Heaps of umu have been prepared and cooked, including umu for the preparation of the 60th anniversary, care of the Electra pl.

Many occasion the Tutavaha home are the envy of the neighbour, for the noise of the 13 children and grandchildren echos around the small neighbour hood.
Friends with each neighbours have strong bonds, and all thou most have moved on from Electra, but still returns to visits the Tutavaha, such like the Williams.
15 Electra pl, a family home treasured for fond memories and the spirit continues to warmth's the heart and souls of the Tutavaha's in their first home.

Niue Home

Family Home in

The Family home in Hakupu is currently being renovated by brother Misi, to a stage where it is comfortable for each family to visit and enjoy.

More Pictures of the Family.

Vision
Maintain and up hold the loving grace of God in Christ, the foundation to family prosperity and joy, and the fellowship with the Holy Spirit, including respecting and honour Churches is where to God waits.
"Look after the Holy Spirit, for he will look for a home to dwell in if neglected"
The path Hala and Ani have cleared for the family is a path of righteousness, a path of happiness and riches and a path, the sharing of the truth.
Healthy values of the family are maintained by the Faith of the leaders of each home, where there is no leader the family are lost.
Leadership is a God blessed process and principles, in which case leaders, leadeth family into a land of Milk and Honey.
(Based on in depth conversations with Hala)

Venue
December 28th 2013 ...60th celebrations held at Kori Primary School, on Robertson Rd, Mangere, will again be another mild stone for the Tutavaha. (will post when news arrives)