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Milestones
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1895
Born
Whina Cooper was born Hōhepine (Josephine)
Te Wake 9 December 1895
1907
Attended St Joesph's Māori Girls College
with sponsorship from Sir
James Carroll. A devout Catholic, Whina's father let Carroll (Māori minister of Native Affairs) know his wish to send Whina to College
1902
Attended Whakarapa school
Whina first attended Whakarapa Native School aged about 7 years
1911
Returned to Whakarapa
(renamed Panguru in 1923) to live with her parents & work at the co-operative store
Honours and Awards
Recognition of Dame Whina Coopers contribution over the years
1953
Member of the Order of the British Empire, for services to the Māori people.
1974
Commander of the Order of the British Empire, for services to Māori welfare and culture.
1981
Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, for services to the Māori people.
1991
Twentieth appointee to the Order of New Zealand, New Zealand's highest civil honour.
1993
New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal.
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