Māori language revitalisation leader Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi dies aged 95

Sunday 2 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 2 Feb 2025, 2:14pm

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Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi, a founder of the Kōhanga Reo movement, died peacefully at home on Saturday. She was surrounded by whānau at the time of her death. Tāwhiwhirangi was a prominent educator known for her work in Māori language revitalisation.

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1. The Press via StuffSun 2 Feb 2025, 1:34pm

   Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi, known for spearheading Māori language revitalisation, dies aged 95 (opens in new tab)

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2. 1NewsSun 2 Feb 2025, 2:00pm

   Te reo Māori champion Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi dies aged 95 (opens in new tab)

   • Te reo champion Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi dies aged 95 (opens in new tab) Sun 2 Feb 2025, 2:00pm
3. NZ HeraldSun 2 Feb 2025, 2:14pm

   Māori educator Dame Iritana Te Rangi Tāwhiwhirangi dies aged 95 (opens in new tab)

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