Te Hata Tīpoki

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Te Hata Tīpoki (1880–1940) was a notable New Zealand tribal leader and land rights activist. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāti Kahungunu iwi. He was born in Waihirere, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in 1880.[1]

In 1935, he was awarded the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ballara, Angela. "Te Hata Tipoki". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Official jubilee medals". Evening Post. 6 May 1935. p. 4. Retrieved 2 July 2013.