About Percy Murphy
Lived 1924 – 2009 (aged 85). Percy Murphy was a New Zealand politician.
Percival George Marunui Murphy (6 March 1924 – 3 May 2009) was a New Zealand businessman and local politician, notable for being the first Māori to hold the position of mayor in New Zealand.
Alongside three of his brothers he served in the Second World War. He was in the 28th Māori Battalion.
Following the war he was a businessman and community leader; he was on the Murupara Borough Council and then served as mayor of Murupara for three terms 1960 to 1969.
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Who was Percy Murphy?
New Zealand politician (1924–2009)
When was Percy Murphy born?
Percy Murphy was born on 6 March 1924.
When did Percy Murphy die?
Percy Murphy died on 2 May 2009.
What was Percy Murphy's occupation?
Percy Murphy was a politician.
What nationality was Percy Murphy?
Percy Murphy was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Percy Murphy. https://biography.guide/percy-murphy/
MLA: "Percy Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/percy-murphy/.
Chicago: "Percy Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/percy-murphy/.
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