Te Wiata, Inia Morehu Tauhia Watene b. June 10, 1915 d. June 26, 1971 Singer, Actor. Born Inia Morehu Tauhia Watene Iarahi Waihurihia Te Wiata (originally Te Iwiata) in 1915 of parents who were from the "Ngati Raukawa" Tribe, he became a Bass Profundo at the age of 14, which allowed him to join groups to help his mother make ends meet after his father's death from influenza in 1918. He went on to become one of New Zealand's (Aotearoa) most loved singers of the 20th century. He appearing in several motion pictures, including "In Search of the Castaways", "Pacific...[Read More] (Bio by: Jeff J) Rangiatea Churchyard, Otaki, Wellington, New Zealand
b. June 10, 1915 d. June 26, 1971