Pirimi Pererika Tahiwi
Pirimi Pererika Tahiwi (16 September 1890 – 30 July 1969) was a notable New Zealand schoolteacher, rugby player, soldier, musician, and community leader. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Whakaue and Te Arawa iwi. He was born in Ōtaki, Manawatu/Horowhenua, New Zealand in 1890. Kingi Te Ahoaho Tahiwi was an elder brother.[1]
References[]
- ^ Waaka, Rupene M. T. "Pirimi Pererika Tahiwi". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
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- 1890 births
- 1969 deaths
- New Zealand military personnel
- Ngāti Raukawa
- New Zealand Māori soldiers
- New Zealand Māori schoolteachers
- Ngāti Whakaue
- Te Arawa
- People from Otaki, New Zealand
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