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Frances Taumata

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Frances Taumata

Frances Taumata (née Pere) of Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki and Rongomaiwahine admires her drive. Taumata was the New Zealand Māori Golf Ladies' Champion in 1970, and was a New Zealand representative.

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Maori Sports Awards

Courtesy of Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Charitable Trust

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Basil Keane, Māori and sport – hākinakina – Māori and sport from the late 20th century, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/41479/frances-taumata (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Basil Keane, published 2 May 2013.