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Tārati Buckley, who was 76, was a much-loved educator, a fierce champion of te reo Māori, and a “treasured taonga of Hokianga”.

Northlanders are mourning a former school principal described as a much-loved educator, a fierce champion of te reo Māori, and a "treasured taonga of Hokianga".

Tārati Buckley, also known as Dorothy or Nanny Dot, died during King's Birthday Weekend. She was 76.

A 26-year-old Far North man has been charged with her murder.