Personal details
Full Name:
- Iriaka Matiu Rātana
Lifetime:
- 25 Feb 1905–21 Dec 1981
Biography
Iriaka Rātana
The first Māori woman to be elected to Parliament, Iriaka Matiu Rātana was a passionate advocate for the welfare of her people.
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Main image: Iriaka Matiu Rātana
Labour MP, Iriaka Rātana speaking to supporters of the Rātana political movement on Manukorihi marae, Waitara.