WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) _ Dame Whina Cooper, a symbol of the modern Maori campaign for social justice and land rights, died Saturday at her home in Panguru. She was 98 years old.
Whina Cooper's birth name is Whina Josephine Te Wake.
Whina Cooper date of birth - December 9, 1895
Te Rarawa.
She WAS A GREAT WOMAN AND LEAD A GREAT MARCH BUT SADLY SHE DIED ON 1993 and was greatly missed
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Whina Cooper's father was Ihaia Cooper, a Māori chief from the Ngāti Hauā iwi. He played a significant role in Whina's early life, influencing her strong sense of identity and commitment to her Māori heritage. Whina Cooper became a prominent Māori activist and is best known for her leadership in the land march in 1975, advocating for Māori land rights.
Hohewhina Te Wake.
She was famous because she led a famous march
She protested for Maori land rights. This wasn't successful.
Dame Whina Cooper.
Whina Cooper's pepeha is a traditional Māori introduction that expresses her identity and connection to her ancestral land and heritage. It often includes references to her iwi (tribe), hapū (sub-tribe), and the important landmarks associated with her upbringing. Whina Cooper, a prominent Māori leader and activist, used her pepeha to assert her identity and advocate for Māori rights, particularly in land issues. Her legacy continues to inspire many in New Zealand.
Yes she is a new Zealand Maori leader and she is related to the Tate family why