Matiu Waitai Rata (1934–1997) was a prominent Māori politician in New Zealand who served in Parliament for the Labour Party from 1963 to 1980. He held significant ministerial roles, notably as the first Māori Minister of Lands and Māori Affairs from 1972 to 1975. Rata was pivotal in reforming Māori land policies, promoting the Treaty of Waitangi, and enhancing government investment in Māori education and housing. In 1979, he left the Labour Party to establish the Mana Motuhake Party, contributing profoundly to Māori rights and the establishment of the Waitangi Tribunal.
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Meaning of the name - Matiu
strong, brave
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Matiu Waitai Rata belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Te Hāpua
Occupation: politician
Employers: New Zealand Parliament
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 26, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for March 26, 2024 |
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Sun | 5 Aries 21 | 6 Aries 31 | 2 Cancer 28 |
Moon | 14 Leo 51 | 22 Libra 0 | 27 Scorpio 37 |
Mercury | 8 Pisces 44 | 24 Aries 51 | 23 Cancer 31 |
Venus | 21 Aquarius 2 | 18 Pisces 19 | 25 Taurus 41 |
Mars | 9 Aries 32 | 2 Pisces 54 | 15 Gemini 29 |
Jupiter | 19 Libra 38 | 16 Taurus 13 | 13 Libra 18 |
Saturn | 24 Aquarius 14 | 12 Pisces 56 | 28 Aquarius 8 |
Uranus | 26 Aries 7 | 20 Taurus 34 | 0 Taurus 42 |
Neptune | 10 Virgo 21 | 27 Pisces 42 | 9 Virgo 54 |
Pluto | 22 Cancer 32 | 1 Aquarius 46 | 23 Cancer 41 |
Rahu | 17 Aquarius 5 | 16 Aries 20 | 12 Aquarius 19 |
Ketu | 17 Leo 5 | 16 Libra 20 | 12 Leo 19 |
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