Rā | Date1943-1954Ingoa Taitara | TitleBiography: Wakefield Sisters (1943-1954)Kaituhituhi | AuthorMarina SciasciaHilary PedersenKaihanga | CreatorPirihara WakefieldMitarina AmyLorraine ChristineHanga Ā-tinana | Physical FormatpdfWhakaahuatanga | DescriptionThe Wakefield Sisters—Pirihira, Mitarina Amy, Terina Maureen, Hineaupounamu Evelyn, Lorraine Christine, and Ana Marie—were raised in a farm cottage along Porangahau Road, where Pirihira, the eldest, felt a strong responsibility to set a positive example for her younger siblings. Their upbringing was marked by strict parental guidance, instilling in them values of good manners and respect for their elders. Mitarina attributes much of the sisters' close-knit bond to the nurturing nature of their mother, Lania, whose influence fostered an environment of warmth and support. This shared foundation not only shaped their individual characters but also strengthened their collective identity, highlighting the deep-seated love that defines the Wakefield sisters.Wāhi | LocationPorangahau RoadTohu Matawhenua | Geo Coordinates[1]