Turuhira Hare (born c. 1957) is a Māori academic of performing arts, composition and education.
Turuhira continues to contribute her knowledge and dedicate her life and time to Māori performing arts and education.
In February 2009, she won the Te Matatini title for best female leader and later decided to retire from the stage – from having performed for 39 years.
[1] In an interview with Movie Producer Vincent Ward, Turuhira appeared in the 2008 documentary Rain of the Children.
[2] Turuhira resides in the Whakatāne region and is a wife, mother and grandmother and dedicates her life to her family.