Harata Solomon

Harata Ria Te Uira Solomon
QSO
Born
Harata Ria Te Uira Parata

(1925-01-22)January 22, 1925
Ōtaki, New Zealand
DiedJuly 20, 1993(1993-07-20) (aged 68)
OccupationsTeacher, entertainer, community leader
Known forLeadership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
SpouseMatuaiwi Solomon (m. 1947)
Children8
AwardsCompanion of the Queen's Service Order (1990)

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. 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. At the 1962 local elections Matuaiwi stood for the Porirua Borough Council and was elected.

In the 1990 New Year Honours, Solomon was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for community service.

References

  1. 1 2 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.