Harata Solomon
New Zealand community leader (1925–1993)
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Harata Ria Te Uira Solomon QSO (née Parata; 22 January 1925 – 20 July 1993) was a notable New Zealand teacher, entertainer, community leader and leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Of Māori descent, she identified with the Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Toa and Te Āti Awa iwi. She was born in Ōtaki, New Zealand, in 1925.[1] She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a local leader in the Relief Society.
January 22, 1925
Harata Ria Te Uira Solomon QSO | |
|---|---|
| Born | Harata Ria Te Uira Parata January 22, 1925 Ōtaki, New Zealand |
| Died | July 20, 1993 (aged 68) |
| Occupations | Teacher, entertainer, community leader |
| Known for | Leadership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| Spouse | Matuaiwi Solomon (m. 1947) |
| Children | 8 |
| Awards | Companion of the Queen's Service Order (1990) |
On 7 August 1947 she married her cousin Matuaiwi Solomon and had eight children together.[1] At the 1962 local elections Matuaiwi stood for the Porirua Borough Council and was elected.[2]
In the 1990 New Year Honours, Solomon was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for community service.[3]
