About Merekotia Amohau
Lived 1898 – 1978 (aged 80). Merekotia Amohau was a New Zealand singer.
Merekotia Amohau (16 April 1898–30 December 1978) was a New Zealand singer, entertainer and composer.
Early life Amohau was born in Ohinemutu, Rotorua, New Zealand on 16 April 1898. Of Māori descent, she was the youngest child of Hēnare Mete Amohau, a prominent leader of the Te Arawa iwi, and his wife, Tūkau Te Hira, of the Ngāti Pikiao iwi. Her education took place at Ōhinemutu and Maketū, and then from 1911 onwards she attended the Queen Victoria School for Māori Girls in Auckland.
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Who was Merekotia Amohau?
Ngati Pikiao; singer, entertainer, composer
When was Merekotia Amohau born?
Merekotia Amohau was born on 16 April 1898 in Ohinemutu.
When did Merekotia Amohau die?
Merekotia Amohau died on 30 December 1978 in Rotorua.
What was Merekotia Amohau's occupation?
Merekotia Amohau was a singer.
What nationality was Merekotia Amohau?
Merekotia Amohau was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Merekotia Amohau. https://biography.guide/merekotia-amohau/
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