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Keri Kaa

1942-07-01 – 2020-08-26

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Keri Kaa, after her investiture as CNZM, for services to Māori and the arts, at Government House, Wellington, on 24 May 2013.Credit: New Zealand Government, Office of the Governor-General

Life & Legacy

Hohi Ngapera Te Moana Keri Kaa (1942 – 26 August 2020) was a New Zealand writer, educator, and advocate for the Māori language. She was of Ngāti Porou and Ngāti Kahungunu descent.

Occupation & Career

actor, children's writer, educator, author

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Companion of the Queen's Service Order; Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit

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Honors & Awards

Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit · Companion of the Queen's Service Order

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q23816418 — wikidata View source

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