Pāora Temuera

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Pāora Temuera MBE (1886–1957) was a notable New Zealand Anglican priest. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāti Whakaue and Te Arawa iwi. He was born at Ohinemutu, Rotorua, New Zealand, in about 1886.[1]

In the 1950 King's Birthday Honours, Temuera was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to the Māori people.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ballara, Angela. "Paora Temuera". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. ^ "No. 38931". The London Gazette (Supplement). 8 June 1950. p. 2814.