Hoani Waititi

Hoani Retimana Waititi
Parents
  • Kuaha Waititi (father)
  • Kirimatao Waititi (nee Kerei) (mother)
RelativesDame June Mariu (niece)
Rawiri Waititi (grand-nephew)
Kahurangi Waititi (niece)
Taika Waititi (relative)

Hoani Retimana Waititi (12 April 1926 – 30 September 1965) was a notable New Zealand teacher, educationalist and community leader. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Te Whānau-ā-Apanui iwi. He worked as a teacher and in other areas of education. He died of cancer at the age of 39. Hoani Waititi Marae in West Auckland is named in his honour.

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