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Māori Women’s Welfare League’s past president Dame Aroha Reriti-Crofts died in Christchurch at the age of 83.
Dame Aroha was from Ngāi Tūāhuriri, who she represented on Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.
She served as league president from 1990 to 1993, and she was also prominent in Te Hāhi Rātana.
Associate Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta says Dame Aroha was a champion for Māori women and a prominent figure for many key kaupapa in her region.
She was fiercely passionate about her people, the advancement of Māori and her faith.
Nō reira e te mareikura, moe mai, moe mai rā.
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