Hiwi Tauroa
Hiwi Tauroa Race Relations Conciliator | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| In office 1980–1986 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Harry Dansey | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | Wally Hirsch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | Edward Te Rangihiwinui Tauroa 29 May 1927 Okaiawa, Taranaki, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 11 December 2018 (aged 91) Whangaroa, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spouse |
Patricia Jane Wilson
(m. 1958) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Children | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Education | Wesley College Hawera Technical High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | Massey Agricultural College Auckland University College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Schoolteacher | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Edward Te Rangihiwinui Tauroa
Early life
Tauroa, who was of Ngāpuhi descent, was born in Okaiawa, near Hāwera in Taranaki in 1927,[2] the son of a Methodist minister.[3] His parents moved frequently, and Tauroa began his school life at Waima in the Hokianga. From there he went to Hawera Technical High School, where he won a scholarship to study at Massey University College.[3]
Teaching
Through tertiary study at both Auckland and Massey Agricultural College, Tauroa graduated in 1952 with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science,[4] before beginning papers for a Diploma in Education. After graduating he taught at various schools throughout the North Island.[3]
Tauroa served as the principal of
Rugby union
Tauroa was originally best known for his rugby union career, and played for
Public and political life
In 1979, Tauroa was appointed New Zealand's
Tauroa retired in 1985, moving to the small Northland town of Kaeo.[5] Here he was appointed the chair of Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa,[1] a position which he held until 2000.[5] In 1986, he put himself forward for the National Party nomination in the Auckland electorate of Eden. Up against three other nominees (David Phillips, Jock Parbhu and Trevor Rogers) he was successful.[6] At the 1987 general election he was unsuccessful in winning the seat.[2]
Tauroa also served as chairman of
Death
Tauroa died on 11 December 2018 at his home in Waipuna, Whangaroa, aged 91. He was survived by Patricia (née Wilson), his wife of 60 years, and their six children, along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Former race relations commissioner and Māori All Black Hiwi Tauroa dies aged 91". New Zealand Herald. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f "Former Race Relations leader Hiwi Tauroa dies, aged 91". Radio New Zealand. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- ^ a b c "Edward Te Rangihiwinui (Hiwi) Tauroa," Kōmako: A bibliography of writing by Māori in English. Cached version retrieved 13 December 2018.
- ^ "NZ university graduates 1870–1961: T". Shadows of Time. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Hiwi Tauroa – Patron," Chin-Māo The New Zealand China Māori Friendship Charitable Trust. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- ^ "Tauroa in National Poll Bid". The Dominion. 1 October 1986. p. 3.
- ^ "No. 53528". The London Gazette (2nd supplement). 31 December 1993. p. 33.
External links
- HIWI TAUROA at ESPN.uk
- Interview with Hiwi Tauroa at National Library
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