List of Māori people
This is a list of people belonging to the indigenous Māori people of New Zealand, generally believed to have arrived from eastern Polynesia around 1250 AD. According to the 2002 census, one in seven New Zealanders, or 526,281 people identify as Māori[1] , therefore this is not a complete list. There has been considerable intermarriage with later immigrants, but any people with Māori ancestry may consider themselves to be Māori.
Others may be found in the Māori-language Wikipedia.
Actors
Television presenters
Musicians
Politicians
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| Donna Awatere Huata |
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Former member of the New Zealand Parliament, and former activist for Māori causes. |
| Georgina Beyer |
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World's first transgender Mayor and Politician. Ms Beyer is credited with advancing social acceptance of gays, transgendered individuals and transsexuals. |
| Tuariki Delamere |
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| Joe Hawke |
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| Taurekareka Henare |
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| Tau Henare |
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| Dave Hereora |
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| Parekura Horomia |
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Minister of Māori Affairs in the Fifth Labour Government. |
| Alamein Kopu |
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| Sandra Lee-Vercoe |
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| Moana Mackey |
Ngāti Porou, Ue Pohatu |
Current Labour list MP |
| Nanaia Mahuta |
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| Ron Mark |
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| Tuku Morgan |
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| Apirana Ngata |
Ngati Porou |
Knight and Politician, one of founding members of original Maori Party of early 20th century. |
| Mahara Okeroa |
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| Pita Paraone |
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| Hekia Parata |
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| Edwin Perry |
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| Mita Ririnui |
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| Dover Samuels |
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| Dr Pita Sharples |
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Philosopher, Politician, Teacher and Maori Philanthropist |
| John Tamihere |
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| Hone Mohi Tawhai |
Ngapuhi / Te Mahurehure |
Tawhai became a member of the House of Representatives, representing Northern Maori, in 1879. Among other things, he helped set up the Maori Kotahitanga Parliament, which first sat at Waitangi in 1892.[2] |
| Georgina Te Heuheu |
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| Metiria Turei |
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| Tariana Turia |
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Former Labour Party MP; currently co-leader of the Māori Party, Maori Activist and Philanthropist |
| Rana Waitai |
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Former Police Commissioner East Coast District and current Lawyer |
| Koro Wetere |
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| Tu Wyllie |
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Sportspeople
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