Maharaia Winiata Piahana (1912–1960)

SummaryMaharaia Winiata (1912–1960) was a respected Māori scholar, leader, and minister of the Ringatū faith. Of Ngāti Ranginui descent, Maharaia was a staunch supporter of his people of Ngāi Tamarāwaho as well as their marae at Huria. Once a teacher at Rokokawa Native School, Rotorua, Maharaia was a key advocate for Māori education and cultural preservation, becoming the first Māori to earn a PhD overseas. As a teacher, lecturer and later a senior figure within the Department of Māori Affairs, he worked tirelessly to bridge the gap between te ao Māori and te ao Pākehā. His leadership extended to his role as president of the New Zealand Māori Council, where he championed Māori rights and self-determination. He also was a candidate running for a seat in the Western Māori by-election as an Independent. Winiata’s legacy endures in his contributions to Māori scholarship, leadership, and advocacy. Maharaia Winiata Piahana passed away at the age of 48.SourcesEight Candidates for Western Maori Seat Manawatu Times, Volume 70, Issue 21, 25 January 1945Symbolic Statue Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30408, 6 April 1964, Page 10WESTERN MAORI Waikato Times, Volume 195, Issue 22542, 28 December 1944, Page 4

Photographs

Dr Maharaia Winiata memorial unveiling memorial. Statue.

Dr Maharaia Winiata memorial unveiling. Mrs Winiata, Princess Piki & David Winiata.

Dr Maharaia Winiata memorial unveiling - view of the plaques.

Tauranga District High School rugby team 1920s

Group of Ngāi Tamarāwaho hapū members

Men's Kapa Haka Group 1924

Publications

A History of Tauranga County

Ngā Ohaaki o ngā Whānau o Tauranga Moana: Māori History and Genealogy of the Bay of Plenty

Tākitimu: The waka and its people in Tauranga

The Kīngitanga and other Rangatiratanga/ Autonomy Movements in Tauranga 1860-1960

Publication Collections

Souvenir Booklet: Opening Ceremonies of the Tamateapokaiwhenua Meetinghouse and Iwipupu Dining Hall

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Whakapapa

MaungaMauaoMoanaTe AwanuiAwaWaikareaoWakaTākitimuIwiNgāti RanginuiHapūNgāi TamarāwahoMaraeHūria

Personal Information

First Name(s)Maharaia WiniataSurnamePiahanaGenderMalePlace of BirthJudea, TaurangaPlace of DeathTaurangaOccupationTeacherMinisterDoctorLecturerAuthor

Whānau

MotherRuakawhenaFatherWiniataSiblingsRawaraNahariRuamahauChildrenRanginuiTe RinaFrankTe PueaPiripi

Tūpuna

KuiaWhakaturouPiahanaKorouaHikuwaiHomai

Partner

PartnerFrances Eileen Winiata (nee Clegg)

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KeywordsHuriaMāori Welfare

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Maharaia Winiata Piahana (1912–1960)