Golan Maaka

Golan Haberfield Maaka (4 April 1904 – 17 May 1978) was a New Zealand doctor. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Kahungunu iwi. He was born in Takapau, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand on 4 April 1904. He was educated at Te Aute College, Dannevirke High School, and the University of Otago. He was one of New Zealand's first full-time Māori general practitioners (GP).[1]

References

  1. ↑ Haami, Bradford. "Golan Haberfield Maaka". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011.


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