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Te Haumihiata Mason

b. 1950

New Zealand Māori language academic

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About Te Haumihiata Mason

Born 1950. Te Haumihiata Mason is a New Zealand academic, translator, lexicographer and consultant.

Beryl Te Haumihiata Mason is a New Zealand linguist, translator, lecturer and tutor of the Māori language. In 2023, Mason was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori language education.

Academic career

Mason affiliates to Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Pango, and Te Arawa iwi. Mason's father moved the family to Whakatāne when she was nine, and she and her siblings had to learn English. Auckland University Press published her translation of Romeo and Juliet in 2023 and her translation of Macbeth in 2025.

Mason was the Māori language consultant on the feature film Muru, about the 2007 police raids on Urewera.

Honours and awards In the 2023 New Year Honours, Mason was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori language education.

Selected works

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Important facts

Born
1950
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Academic, translator, lexicographer, consultant
Nationality
New Zealand
Education
University of Waikato
Employers
University of Waikato, Māori Language Commission, New Zealand Post Office
Awards
Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Also known as
Beryl Te Haumihiata Mason

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Te Haumihiata Mason?

New Zealand Māori language academic

When was Te Haumihiata Mason born?

Te Haumihiata Mason was born in 1950.

What is Te Haumihiata Mason's occupation?

Te Haumihiata Mason is an academic, translator, lexicographer and consultant.

What nationality is Te Haumihiata Mason?

Te Haumihiata Mason is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Te Haumihiata Mason

· Wikidata: Q115933528

· DBpedia: Te Haumihiata Mason

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