Ngātoko, Naisie Rihi Elizabeth, 1934-1992 (Person)

Of Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri and Ngai Te Rangi. Born on Matakana Island the second daughter of Luke and Hemoata Murray.   Moved to Katikati, settling at Rereatukahia. Teacher of Tikanga Māori, Te Reo, composition of Waiata Māori. As a founding member of the Ataarangi and Kohanga Reo movements. Served in committees and organisations throughout the Moana; Tauranga Māori District Council, The Popata Tawhito, The Tauranga Moana Ataarangi Committee, Ngati Ranginui Iwi, Hūria Kohanga Reo, Takitimu Waka and Ngati Ranginui Junior Culture Group.