About Jane Tehira
Lived 1928 – 2023 (aged 95). Jane Tehira was a New Zealand field hockey player and basketball player.
Jane Tehira (née Maxwell; 8 July 1928 – 21 July 2023) was a New Zealand sportsperson who represented her country in basketball, softball and hockey.
Biography Jane Maxwell was born in Kaikohe on 8 July 1928.
In the 2022 New Year Honours, Tehira was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to sports.
Tehira died on 21 July 2023, at the age of 95.
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Who was Jane Tehira?
New Zealand sportswoman
When was Jane Tehira born?
Jane Tehira was born on 8 July 1928 in Kaikohe.
When did Jane Tehira die?
Jane Tehira died on 21 July 2023 in Auckland.
What was Jane Tehira's occupation?
Jane Tehira was a field hockey player and basketball player.
What nationality was Jane Tehira?
Jane Tehira was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jane Tehira. https://biography.guide/jane-tehira/
MLA: "Jane Tehira." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jane-tehira/.
Chicago: "Jane Tehira." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jane-tehira/.
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