Harata Ria Te Uira Solomon (née Parata; 22 January 1925 – 20 July 1993) was a notable New Zealand teacher, entertainer, community leader and leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Of

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descent, she identified with the

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, Ngati Toa and Te Ati Awa iwi. She was born in Ōtaki, New Zealand, in 1925. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a local leader in the

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. In the

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, Solomon was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for community service.

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1925 births 1993 deaths New Zealand schoolteachers New Zealand Māori schoolteachers Ngāti Raukawa people New Zealand leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Ngāti Toa people Te Āti Awa people People from Ōtaki, New Zealand Companions of the Queen's Service Order {{Māori-bio-stub