Peta Maynard

Te Ao Hou, 1970, Page 2

Peta Maynard A service was held at his birthplace, Manutuke, for Petera te Hiwiroa Maynard who died in Gisborne aged 77. After attending Manutuke School and Waerenga-a-Hika College, Mr Mavnard became a shearing contractor until he was appointed district organiser for the New Zealand Worker's Union in 1938. a position he held until his retirement five years ago. Keenly interested in his people's welfare, Mr Maynard was an original member of the New Zealand Maori Council, took an interest in Maori land problems, being closely associated with Judge Carr, and took a leading role in the local Anglican community. His services to his people and to the community in general were recognised when he was appointed a Justice of the Peace. He is survived by his second wife, formerly Reremoana Watson, and 15 children. A former wife, Te Ata Heperi, and two children predeceased him.