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June Jackson

1939 – 2022

New Zealand Māori activist and public servant

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Lived 1939 – 2022 (aged 82). June Jackson was a New Zealand activist and civil servant.

Dame Temuranga Batley-Jackson (; 24 August 1939 – 28 March 2022), known as June Jackson, was a New Zealand community worker and public servant.

Birth and early years Born Temuranga Batley to Barney and Huinga Batley, she grew up in Mahoenui in the King Country as a member of the Ngāti Maniapoto tribe. She moved to Wellington in her late teens.

Career and awards She was chief executive officer of the Manukau Urban Māori Authority from 1986 to 2009, and a member of the New Zealand Parole Board from 1991 until her death.

In 1990, Jackson received the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal. She was one of 544 recipients of the New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal in 1993. In the 1996 Queen's Birthday Honours, she was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for public services. In the 2010 Birthday Honours, Jackson was appointed Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to Māori.

Personal life and death In 1959 Jackson married Robert "Bob" Jackson, Together they had three children, including the politician and broadcaster Willie Jackson. Jackson died in Taumarunui on 28 March 2022 at the age of 82. Her brother-in-law, Moana Jackson, died three days later.

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Important facts

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Nationality
Awards
Companion of the Queen's Service Order; Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit‎; New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal 1993
Also known as
Temuranga Batley-Jackson, Dame Temuranga Batley-Jackson, Dame June Jackson, Te Muranga June Jackson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was June Jackson?

New Zealand Māori activist and public servant

When was June Jackson born?

June Jackson was born on 24 August 1939.

When did June Jackson die?

June Jackson died on 28 March 2022.

What was June Jackson's occupation?

June Jackson was an activist and civil servant.

What nationality was June Jackson?

June Jackson was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: June Jackson

· Wikidata: Q78636699

· DBpedia: June Jackson

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