Biography of Inia Te Wiata

Inia Te Wiata (* 10. June 1915 in Ōtaki; † 26. June 1971 in London) was a ngati Raukawa; opera singer, film actor, carver, artist. He was 56 years old. He was married to Beryl Te Wiata. He was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire. His cause of death was cancer. He was buried at Rangiatea Churchyard.