Taini Morrison

Taini Hannah Merenia Morrison (c. 1958 – 8 June 2009) was a kapa haka performer in New Zealand.

A leader and one of the founding members of the award-winning[1] Māori performing group, Te Matarae-i-o-Rehu,[2] Morrison played a crucial part in the group's award-winning performance at the 2002 Te Matatini Festival.

She has been referred to by fellow group leader, Wetini Mitai-Ngatai, for her passion for kapa haka and love of the old ways.

Her work in the local Rotorua area has been evident as the School Principal, Mr John Naera goes on to say: "In the past few years, she had taken over the Ngati Whakaue Enrichment Unit working with children to enhance their reading and oral learning,""She had a passion for ensuring our Maori children got every opportunity to succeed.

On the early morning of 8 June 2009, Morrison was pronounced dead from a suspected heart condition.

[4] The local community, education centres, government leaders and family members were shocked to hear of the news.