Parihaka matriarch and arts expert Maata Wharehoka dies aged 74

Friday 21 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 21 Feb 2025, 2:33pm

In this story Ngāti Toa, Taranaki Daily News

Maata Wharehoka, a Parihaka matriarch and expert in karanga, weaving and marae arts, has passed away at the age of 74. She served as the caretaker of the Parihaka marae for nearly 30 years and was a prominent advocate for the community's self-sufficiency.

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1. The Post via RNZFri 21 Feb 2025, 2:02pm

   Parihaka matriarch Maata Wharehoka dies at age 74 (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 21 Feb 2025, 2:33pm

   Maata Wharehoka, Parihaka leader and arts advocate, dies at 74 (opens in new tab)