About Maraea Morete
Lived 1844 – 1907 (aged 63). Maraea Morete was a New Zealand politician and writer.
Maraea Morete (24 July 1844–8 October 1907) was a New Zealand tribal leader and writer. She is the daughter of William and Puihi Morris. Of Māori descent, she identified with the Ngāti Porou and Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki iwi. She was born in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, either at Whakaari, near Tongoio, or at Waikokopu, near Māhia, on 24 July 1844. She died on 8 October 1907 after suffering severe injuries caused by burns from a fire.
Maraea Morete's book, Life of Maria, the converted half-caste, published in 1887, was selected as one of the 180 most significant works of Māori-authored non-fiction.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Maraea Morete?
Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki woman of mana, writer
When was Maraea Morete born?
Maraea Morete was born on 24 July 1844.
When did Maraea Morete die?
Maraea Morete died on 8 October 1907.
What was Maraea Morete's occupation?
Maraea Morete was a politician and writer.
What nationality was Maraea Morete?
Maraea Morete was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maraea Morete. https://biography.guide/maraea-morete/
MLA: "Maraea Morete." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maraea-morete/.
Chicago: "Maraea Morete." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maraea-morete/.
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