Pa Tepaeru Taiteariki Upokotini Marie Ariki was born in September 1947 and named Marie Peyroux, better known as Pa Marie, or affectionately as Aunty Pa.

She is one of two Ariki (Chief) of the tribe (Vaka) of Takitumu on the island of Rarotonga. The eldest of her family, she was inducted on June 27th 1991 under the title of Pa Ariki, the 48th descendant with this title name. Following the death of her mother Pa Tepaeru Terito Ariki.

In 2003, she was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Elizabeth II.

Among her many honour's and accomplishments, she was recently  celebrated as Cook Islands, Woman of the Month.

Enjoy this intimate chat with Pa Ariki, about important past events in her life.

Stay tuned for more Kia Orana Podcast conversations with her.

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Kia Orana, May you live long
Aere Ra, Farewell
Kia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health

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The Kia Orana Podcast was created as a result of lock down Covid restrictions, in 2020.