Kāterina Te Heikōkō Mataira
This article about the writer Kāterina Mataira was written in the first person as a form of eulogy after her passing in July 2011.
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Series: School Journal Level 2, February 2012
Reading year level: 4
Category: Non-fiction
Topics: Kāterina Mataira, eulogy, culture, Te reo Māori, poroporoaki
Kāterina Te Heikōkō Mataira
Words by Oho Kaa
The article shares aspects of her life and highlights the importance of her culture.
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