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Why did dame whina cooper lead the march from Hokianga to Parliament?
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When did Dame Whina Cooper lead the march from Hokianga to Parliament?
"My Big Nanny, Dame Whina Cooper led thousands of Maori people from the North Island of New Zealand all the way to Wellington Parliament, fighting for the rights for Maori land. The actual dates my Mum told me, when she walk with my Big Nanny was around early September 1975. I hope that answers your question."
Who was the prominent maori leader who led a hikoi from northland to Parliament in1975?
Dame Whina Cooper.
Why is Dame Whina Cooper famous?
She was famous because she led a famous march
What is the birth name of Whina Cooper?
Whina Cooper's birth name is Whina Josephine Te Wake.
When was dame Whina Cooper born?
Whina Cooper date of birth - December 9, 1895
Who led the 1975 march in New Zealand?
'Te Whaea O Te Motu', Dame Whina Cooper.
When did whina Cooper die?
She WAS A GREAT WOMAN AND LEAD A GREAT MARCH BUT SADLY SHE DIED ON 1993 and was greatly missed
What is Whina Cooper's Hapu?
Te Rarawa.
Where does dame whina cooper live?
new zealand
What is Whina Cooper's full name?
Hohewhina Te Wake.
Why is Whina Cooper famous?
Was a well-respected leader of the Māori people, known as Whaea o te Moru (Mother of the Nation)Born in HokiangaBecame an important leader in many Northland organisations.Was the founding president of the Māori Women's Welfare League in 19511975 led the Māori land march from Northland to Parliament in Wellingtonhttp://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/FamousNewZealanders/5Facts/#Cooper
What age did whina cooper die?
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.
