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Tom Knowles

Rongowhakaata

Tom Knowles comes from a family of talented musicians and growing up, participated in all of the local operatic society shows as well as num...

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Erima Maewa Kaihau

Born Louisa Flavell at Whangaroa, Erima Maewa Kaihau's father was French, and her mother was a descendant of Nga Pui chief Hone Hika. She married Maori polit...

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Tamati Waaka

Te Whānau a Apanui, Tūhoe

Tamati Waaka hails from Te Moana a Toi (Bay of Plenty), a region that is deeply ingrained in his identity as his tūrangawaewae. ...

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Dr Turuhira Hare

Tūhoe, Te Arawa

Turuhira Hare was born in Te Tapatahi in the valley of Ruātoki, and is a highly respected leader in her community. Renowned for her contri...

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LISSY

Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Pāhauwera, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Te Atiawa, Ngāi Tūhoe and Kai Tahu. Also Irish, German and Spanish descent.

Larissa Huata-Lucas aka '...