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Wira Gardiner. Sir Harawira Tiri Gardiner KNZM [1] (4 September 1943 – 17 March 2022) was a New Zealand soldier, public servant, and writer. He was Māori, of Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pikiao, Whakatōhea, and Te Whānau-ā-Apanui descent. Early life and personal. Gardiner was born on 4 September 1943 in Whakatāne. [2] .
Sir Wira Gardiner lodged a claim the brain tumour which would take his life was a war injury, knowing it would set off a firestorm but convinced it could leave a “koha” for other...
Mar 17, 2022 · Sir Wira Gardiner, Lt Col (Retd), died while with his whānau in Gisborne. Of Ngāti Awa, Te Whakatōhea, Whānau-a-Apanui and Ngāti Pikiao descent, Sir Wira held numerous leadership roles during his long career and his contribution to iwi settlements has been extensive.
Mar 18, 2022 · Tributes are flowing for prominent leader and public servant Sir Wira Gardiner, 78, who died with his whānau by his side.
Mar 18, 2022 · Sir Wira Gardiner, Lt Col (Retd), died while with his whānau in Gisborne. Of Ngāti Awa, Te Whakatōhea, Whānau-a-Apanui and Ngāti Pikiao descent, Sir Wira held numerous leadership roles...
One of Māoridom's most respected figures, Sir Wira Gardiner, has died aged 78. Gardiner (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pikiao, Whakatōhea, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui) was a soldier who went on to become a celebrated...
Mar 19, 2022 · Te Whānau-a-Apanui farewelled Sir Wira Gardiner on Friday as he took his final journey to the people of Ngāti Awa. Of Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pikiao, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui and Whakatōhea descent, Sir...
