Matiu Ratana | |
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| Member of theNew Zealand Parliament forWestern Maori | |
| In office 10 February 1945 – 7 October 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Toko Ratana |
| Succeeded by | Iriaka Rātana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 December 1912 Parewanui, New Zealand |
| Died | 7 October 1949(1949-10-07) (aged 36) Wanganui, New Zealand |
| Political party | Labour |
Matiu Rātana (16 December 1912 – 7 October 1949), son ofTahupotiki Wiremu Rātana, was a New Zealand politician and president of theRātana Church.
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
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| 1945–1946 | 27th | Western Maori | Labour | ||
| 1946–1949 | 28th | Western Maori | Labour | ||
A younger brother toHaami Tokouru Rātana he succeeded to the Church Presidency, and to theWestern Maori electorate (from 10 February 1945, after aby-election) after his brother's death in 1944.[1]
Matiu Rātana died on 7 October 1949 inWanganui Hospital after a car accident. He was succeeded by his wifeIriaka Rātana as MP.[1] She was the first female Māori MP.
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Western Maori 1945–1949 | Succeeded by |