Mita Hikairo Mohi MBE JP (22 May 1939 – 20 November 2016) was a New Zealand exponent and teacher of the art of traditional Māori weaponry and a former professional rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand at the 1972 World Cup.

Mita Mohi, of Ngati Rangiwewehi, was a passionate sportsman. He played for New Zealand in the 1972 Rugby League World Cup, was highly involved in Maori tennis and was a professional wrestler! Mita Mohi was devoted to the practice and teaching of mau rākau, the traditional art of Māori weaponry.

Nov 20, 2016 · Te Arawa kaumatua Mita Mohi was a man who used his culture and mana to change the troubled lives of others. The gentle leader who has been described as a "beautiful man" died this afternoon.

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Mita Mohi, one of Canterbury’s longest-serving players and greatest exponents of front-row play, was 33 when he received a belated Kiwis call-up for the 1972 World Cup tour, playing his only Test against France in Marseille.

Sep 29, 2017 · The late Mita Hikairo Mohi will be inducted into the Te Arawa Hall of Fame for his contribution to rugby league and other recreational activities for Māori. The family of the former rugby league star will receive the award on his behalf.

Nov 23, 2016 · Mita Mohi was one of the finest people I have ever worked with. He was an inspirational kaumatua at Waiariki when I knew him. And with his beloved Hukarere, a proud grandparent.

Nov 23, 2016 · Hundreds of people have turned out to farewell Te Arawa kaumatua Mita Mohi. About 500 people are at Tarimano Marae at Awahau for the tangihana for the 77-year-old. who died on Sunday.

Mita Mohi, one of Canterbury’s longest-serving players and greatest exponents of front-row play, was 33 when he received a belated Kiwis call-up for the 1972 World Cup tour, playing his only Test against France in Marseille.

One-test Kiwi and respected Maori leader Mita Mohi MBE JP has died in Rotorua, aged 78.