A Tauranga woman has beat controversial Destiny Church co-founder Hannah Tamaki in leading the Maori Women's Welfare League.
Kataraina O'Brien. Supplied from Facebook.
Kataraina O'Brien, manager at the Matua League Branch in Tauranga, was named the new president on Saturday after months of controversy over the Destiny Church's attempts to take the seat.
Kataraina has been with the league since 1967, working in the managerial position since 2004. She previously spent 30 years teaching at secondary schools including Hato Petera and Auckland Girls' Grammar.
5 comments
Congratulations!
Posted on 04-09-2011 13:18 | By MissyJ
I believe you are the best woman for this position and that you will benefit the Maori Women's League immensely! Again, congratulations.
Locool
Posted on 04-09-2011 20:31 | By The author of this comment has been removed.
Kia ora Ks Right now your Mike will have a smile wider than the Wairoa River and our Aunty Patsy will be the ahppiest gril in heavan Pai marire
Money can't buy this round
Posted on 05-09-2011 10:01 | By mnm
You may be righteous in the arms of Destiny Church but to extend that in to the MWWL no way. Congratulations to you Kataraina for your efforts. Ka mau te wehi.
Good Choice
Posted on 05-09-2011 16:23 | By The Sage
I do not know Kataraina but I wish her well. It is such a relief that common sense prevailed and Hannah Tamaki missed out. For that I am grateful.
Maori Womens Welfare League
Posted on 05-09-2011 19:52 | By KiwiSteve
Is there a European Womens Welfare League?
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