About Te Kiato Riwai
Lived 1912 – 1967 (aged 54–55). Te Kiato Riwai was a New Zealand nurse.
Te Kiato Riwai (1912–1967) was a New Zealand nurse and māori welfare officer. Of Māori descent, she identified with the Ngāi Tahu iwi. She was born in the Chatham Islands, New Zealand, in 1912.
In the 1965 New Year Honours, Riwai was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire, for services as a welfare officer to the Māori people.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Te Kiato Riwai?
Ngai Tahu and Ngati Mutunga; nurse, Maori welfare officer (1912–1967)
When was Te Kiato Riwai born?
Te Kiato Riwai was born in 1912.
When did Te Kiato Riwai die?
Te Kiato Riwai died in 1967.
What was Te Kiato Riwai's occupation?
Te Kiato Riwai was a nurse.
What nationality was Te Kiato Riwai?
Te Kiato Riwai was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Te Kiato Riwai. https://biography.guide/te-kiato-riwai/
MLA: "Te Kiato Riwai." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/te-kiato-riwai/.
Chicago: "Te Kiato Riwai." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/te-kiato-riwai/.
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