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Frank Winter

1906 – 1976

Maori leader

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About Frank Winter

Lived 1906 – 1976 (aged 70). Frank Winter was a New Zealand.

Frank David Winter (5 January 1906 – 28 March 1976) was a well-known South Island Māori leader, and later a resident of Wellington. He was chairman of the Ngāi Tahu Maori Trust Board for almost a decade and was also the chairman of the Akapaitiki 'A' Block Incorporation.

Winter was a patron of the Victoria University of Wellington Māori Club from its inception; was national treasurer of the Citizens' All Black Tour Association; and was a past secretary of the Poneke Māori Committee. He was also national secretary of the New Zealand Institute of Architects.

Winter was educated at Te Aute College, where he was dux in 1922 or 1923. In 1924 he joined the Maori Affairs Department (now Te Puni Kōkiri) and for the next nine years he was employed in the Ikaroa and South Island District Office in Wellington, after working in Gisborne.

In the 1974 Queen's Birthday Honours, Winter was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire, for services to the community.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Victoria University of Wellington
Awards
Member of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Frank David Winter

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frank Winter?

Maori leader (1906-1976)

When was Frank Winter born?

Frank Winter was born on 5 January 1906.

When did Frank Winter die?

Frank Winter died on 28 March 1976.

What nationality was Frank Winter?

Frank Winter was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frank Winter

· Wikidata: Q5490432

· DBpedia: Frank Winter

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