Matiu Waitai Rata (1934–1997) was a prominent Māori politician in New Zealand who served in Parliament for the Labour Party from 1963 to 1980. He held significant ministerial roles, notably as the first Māori Minister of Lands and Māori Affairs from 1972 to 1975. Rata was pivotal in reforming Māori land policies, promoting the Treaty of Waitangi, and enhancing government investment in Māori education and housing. In 1979, he left the Labour Party to establish the Mana Motuhake Party, contributing profoundly to Māori rights and the establishment of the Waitangi Tribunal.
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Meaning of the name - Matiu
strong, brave
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Matiu Waitai Rata belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Te Hāpua
Occupation: politician
Employers: New Zealand Parliament
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 26, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 26, 2025 |
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| Sun | 5 Aries 21 | 6 Aries 17 | 3 Cancer 25 |
| Moon | 14 Leo 51 | 28 Aquarius 29 | 12 Sagittarius 15 |
| Mercury | 8 Pisces 44 | 2 Aries 45 | 23 Cancer 45 |
| Venus | 21 Aquarius 2 | 0 Aries 24 | 26 Taurus 51 |
| Mars | 9 Aries 32 | 21 Cancer 58 | 16 Gemini 11 |
| Jupiter | 19 Libra 38 | 15 Gemini 11 | 13 Libra 20 |
| Saturn | 24 Aquarius 14 | 23 Pisces 46 | 28 Aquarius 6 |
| Uranus | 26 Aries 7 | 24 Taurus 32 | 0 Taurus 44 |
| Neptune | 10 Virgo 21 | 29 Pisces 51 | 9 Virgo 55 |
| Pluto | 22 Cancer 32 | 3 Aquarius 27 | 23 Cancer 43 |
| Rahu | 17 Aquarius 5 | 27 Pisces 0 | 12 Aquarius 16 |
| Ketu | 17 Leo 5 | 27 Virgo 0 | 12 Leo 16 |
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