Murt Kennard's decade long presidency of the Whangamomona Republic has come to an end.

The "republic" was formed in 1989 after residents rejected a redrawing of regional council boundaries which moved Whangamomona out of Taranaki and into the Manawatu-Whanganui Region.

The Republic's second human president had been battling cancer and died at New Plymouth Hospice on October 25.

From accusations of night time tree felling in 2012, to defending his presidential title from usurping wizards, Kennard led an interesting life.

He first claimed the title of president after beating a cross-dresser and Whangamomona's first president, Ian Kjestrup, at the 2005 election.

A goat, Billy Gumboot, had held the position from 1999 to 2001 and a poodle called Tai ruled from 2003 to 2004, controversially resigning following an assassination attempt.

Kennard was knighted at the Republic last week and a parade of 70 motorbikes rode to the East Taranaki town to honour the rural icon.

Forgoing the standard "Sir," Kennard opted for the unique CRR, Chief Republic Revolter, to prefix his name.

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At the time Kennard said he had no idea he was in line to become the first person knighted by the Republic.

"I just thought the guys had come together for a motorbike ride and a catchup, " he said. "I was glad to be there."

At the ceremony Kennard said he was still pushing for another term as president and wanted to contest the next election at the Republic.

"You have to vote me out or you have to tip over to get out of that job, " he said.

"I want to be there. It would be really nice to win another one."

He said the role of president meant he was always busy meeting people and talking to tourists.

"Tourists want to ask questions or take photos, " he said.

"There must be more photos of me around the world than in my bloody album. But you can't turn them down."

There has been an outpouring of support on Whangamomona Republic's facebook page where Kennard's death was announced on Sunday.