Te Waari Kahukura Whaitiri
Ngati Mutunga and Ngai Tahu; master mariner, community worker
About Te Waari Kahukura Whaitiri
Lived 1912 – 1996 (aged 84). Te Waari Kahukura Whaitiri was a New Zealand.
Te Waari Kahukura Whaitiri (11 September 1912 – 26 November 1996) was a notable New Zealand master mariner and community worker. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Mutunga iwi. He was born in Kairakau, Chatham Islands, New Zealand, in 1912.
In the 1990 New Year Honours, Whaitiri was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for community service.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Te Waari Kahukura Whaitiri?
Ngati Mutunga and Ngai Tahu; master mariner, community worker (1912–1996)
When was Te Waari Kahukura Whaitiri born?
Te Waari Kahukura Whaitiri was born on 11 September 1912.
When did Te Waari Kahukura Whaitiri die?
Te Waari Kahukura Whaitiri died on 26 November 1996.
What nationality was Te Waari Kahukura Whaitiri?
Te Waari Kahukura Whaitiri was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Te Waari Kahukura Whaitiri
· DBpedia: Te Waari Kahukura Whaitiri
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Te Waari Kahukura Whaitiri. https://biography.guide/te-waari-kahukura-whaitiri/
MLA: "Te Waari Kahukura Whaitiri." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/te-waari-kahukura-whaitiri/.
Chicago: "Te Waari Kahukura Whaitiri." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/te-waari-kahukura-whaitiri/.
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