Jean Puketapu (1931-2012) was a prominent Ngāi Tūhoe Māori native speaker and co-founder of the first kōhanga reo. Born in a family of shearers, she was dedicated to promoting Māori language and culture. Puketapu faced challenges with language discrimination but eventually became an influential educator, teaching Māori and advocating for language revitalization. With achievements including a Winston Churchill Fellowship and honors like the Companion of the Queen's Service Order, she contributed significantly to her community and was recognized for her services to education and Māori culture.
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Meaning of the name - Jean
God is gracious
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Jean Puketapu belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Educated At: Hukarere Girls College
Occupation: Māori language native speaker | Educator
Spouses: Ihakara Puketapu
Employers: Wainuiomata College
Awards Received: New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal 1993 | Queen's Service Medal
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 26, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for July 26, 2024 |
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| Sun | 2 Leo 44 | 4 Leo 11 | 3 Scorpio 19 |
| Moon | 29 Sagittarius 9 | 15 Aries 31 | 15 Taurus 59 |
| Mercury | 26 Leo 49 | 0 Virgo 33 | 9 Scorpio 8 |
| Venus | 20 Cancer 52 | 18 Leo 28 | 16 Scorpio 18 |
| Mars | 26 Virgo 21 | 4 Gemini 2 | 27 Scorpio 59 |
| Jupiter | 1 Leo 55 | 13 Gemini 25 | 19 Leo 36 |
| Saturn | 19 Capricorn 16 | 18 Pisces 45 | 17 Capricorn 57 |
| Uranus | 19 Aries 22 | 26 Taurus 43 | 16 Aries 43 |
| Neptune | 4 Virgo 19 | 29 Pisces 46 | 7 Virgo 27 |
| Pluto | 20 Cancer 46 | 0 Aquarius 46 | 22 Cancer 9 |
| Rahu | 8 Aries 39 | 9 Aries 52 | 3 Aries 44 |
| Ketu | 8 Libra 39 | 9 Libra 52 | 3 Libra 44 |
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