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Maata Mahupuku, also known as Martha Grace and Martha Asher (10 April 1890 – 15 January 1952), was the muse and lover of short-story writer Katherine Mansfield. Of Māori ancestry, descended from a New Zealand tribal leader, she identified with the Ngati Kahungunu iwi. Life. Mahupuku was the granddaughter of a Maori chief, Wiremu Mahupuku.
Mahupuku, Maata. 1890–1952. Ngāti Kahungunu woman of mana. This biography, written by Barbara Angus, was first published in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography in 1996. It was translated into te reo Māori by the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography team.
Maata Mahupuku, also known as Martha Grace and Martha Asher (10 April 1890 – 15 January 1952), was the muse and lover of short-story writer Katherine Mansfield. Of Māori ancestry, descended from a New Zealand tribal leader, she identified with the Ngati Kahungunu iwi.
Died: 15 January 1952. Country most active: New Zealand. Also known as: Maata McGregor, Maata Asher. Through her friendship with Katherine Mansfield, Maata (Martha) Mahupuku’s name has become known in New Zealand literary circles, but little so far has been recorded of her life.
Maata Mahupuku (Ngāti Kahungunu) lived in opulent style, had a passion for elegant clothes, liked jazz and parties and was known to be extravagant. She was also hospitable and generous, with a warm personality. She is known for her intense friendship with Katherine Mansfield.
Mahupuku, Maata (1890–1952) New Zealand literary inspiration. Name variations: Maata Mahupuku McGregor, Maata Mahupuku Asher. Born April 10 (1890, in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand; died on Jan 15, 1952, in Palmerston North, New Zealand; dau. of Richard (Tiki) William Mahupuku (sheepfarmer) and Emily (Sexton) Mahupuku; m.
Whārangi 1: Haurongo. Maata Mahupuku. Mahupuku, Maata. 1890–1952. Nō Ngāti Kahungunu; he wahine whai mana. I tuhia tēnei haurongo e Barbara Angus, ā, i tāngia tuatahitia ki Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau i te 1996. He mea whakamāori nā Ngā Tangata Taumata Rau.
