Maata "Te Reo" Hura

She accompanied her father on his missions around the country and overseas, and in 1925 was married whilst in Japan to Huia Whenuaroa, another member of the Ratana concert group.

In 1966, following the death of her aunt Puhi o Aotea Ratahi, Hura succeeded her as head of the church.

Hura continued to take an active role in the church right up to her death in 1991, survived by seven of her children.

On Monday 15 August 1983, a handful of followers and herself sanctioned the Ratana Church of Australia.

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