Harata Solomon

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.

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]

References

1. Solomon, Eleanor Ria. "Harata Ria Te Uira Solomon". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
2. "Borough of Porirua - Declaration of Result of Poll—Councillors". The Evening Post. 20 October 1962. p. 3.
3. "No. 51982". The London Gazette (2nd supplement). 30 December 1989. p. 30.