Ngoingoi P?whairangi

Ngoingoi P?whairangi was a highly respected leader from Te Wh?nau-a-Ruataupare at Tokomaru Bay who was passionate about the revitalisation and flourishing of the M?ori world. She actively introduced initiatives in education, language and the arts and was a M?ori leader of note, receiving a QSM for her services to M?ori. She is also widely remembered for her beautiful song compositions, which are performed today. This biography describes her considerable achievements across many areas, her work for others, her humility and perseverance, and it brings her to life through stories from her peers, former students and family.

Professor T?nia M. Ka'ai (Te Wh?nau-a-Ruataupare, Ng?ti Porou, Ng?ti Wheke, Ng?i Tahu, Hawaii) is Director of Te Ipukarea - The National M?ori Language Institute and Director of Te Whare o Rongomaurikura - The International Centre for Language Revitalisation at Te Ara Poutama, Faculty of M?ori and Indigenous Development, Auckland University of Technology. Throughout her academic career and in her personal and community life, Professor Ka'ai has had on ongoing focus on te reo M?ori.