During his time in Ngaruawahia he married Rose Evelyn Friar known as Ivy, they had 6 children Iwikau, Kirikowhai, Hinemoana, Gloria, Budgie (who died as a toddler) and Inia jnr.
During his time in Ngaruawahia he married Rose Evelyn Friar, they had 6 children Iwikau, Kirikowhai, Hinemoana, Gloria, Budgie (who died as a toddler) and Inia jnr. This Rose Evelyn Friar was known as Ivy.