John Atirau Asher

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John Atirau Asher (8 August 1892–1966) was a New Zealand tribal leader, hotelier, interpreter, racehorse owner. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngati Pikiao, Ngati Pukenga and Te Arawa iwi. He was born in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand on 8 August 1892.^[1]

Asher was the 10th of 11 children - his brothers included Ernie and Albert Asher.

References

↑ Asher-Payne, Ringakapo Tirangaro. "John Atirau Asher". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011.

Persondata
Name	Asher, John Atirau
Alternative names
Short description	Ngati Pukenga and Ngati Pikiao leader, hotelier, interpreter, racehorse owner
Date of birth	8 August 1892
Place of birth	Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Date of death	1966
Place of death

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