What is Whina Cooper's full name?
Hohewhina Te Wake
Whina Cooper nickname(s):
Josephine Cooper
Whina Cooper date of birth:
December 9, 1895
How old was Whina Cooper when died?
98
Where was Whina Cooper born?
Te Rarawa iwi, at Te Karaka, Hokianga, New Zealand
When did Whina Cooper die?
March 26, 1994
Where did Whina Cooper die?
Panguru, Hokianga, New Zealand
What is Whina Cooper nationality?
New Zealander
What is Whina Cooper's occupation?
Maori Leader, Activist, Schoolteacher, Historian
Who is Whina Cooper's father?
Heremia Te Wake
Short Biography
Dame Whina Cooper ONZ DBE (9 December 1895 – 26 March 1994) was a respected kuia (Māori leader), who worked for many years for the rights of her people, and particularly to improve the lot of Māori women. Her wide influence and nationally recognised activity led her to be acknowledged with awards in both the British (Imperial) and New Zealand Royal Honours Systems, and by her own people, who bestowed the title Te Whaea o te Motu ("Mother of the Nation") upon her.