Biography: MacDonald Sisters

Taipitopito | Details

Rā | Date1944-1966Ingoa Taitara | TitleBiography: MacDonald SistersKaituhituhi | AuthorMarina SciasciaHilary PedersenKaihanga | CreatorRea KahurangiHanga Ā-tinana | Physical FormatpdfWhakaahuatanga | DescriptionThe MacDonald Sisters—Rea Kahurangi, Georgena Tangiora, Riria Puaia, Lydia, Maria Waikawhia, Heather May, Bridgette Heini, Esme Huhana, Hinemoa, and Raylene Emma—are part of a large family of sixteen siblings, who recall their childhood as a time filled with warmth and security. Within this expansive household, gender roles were insignificant; the MacDonald family engaged in all activities together, fostering a strong sense of unity. Their mother served as the central figure in their lives, guiding them through essential skills such as cooking, cleaning, polishing, gardening, and sewing until her untimely passing in 1977. Following her death, their father embraced the dual role of both mother and father, ensuring that the values and lessons instilled by their mother continued to resonate within the family. This shared experience of love and resilience has left a lasting impact on the MacDonald sisters, reinforcing their bond amid life’s challenges.

Tūhonotanga | Related

Kohinga | CollectionTuahine – Sisters of PorangahauTangata | PersonRea KahurangiGeorgena TangioraRiria Puaia (Lydia)Maria WaikawhiaHeather MayBridgette HeiniEsme HuhanaHinemoaRaylene EmmaWāhi | PlacePorangahau

Whānau | Family

Whaea | MotherIda Ngaroimata MacDonaldMatua | FatherRobert Kereopa MacDonaldTeina | SiblingsRea KahurangiGeorgena TangioraRiria Puaia (Lydia)Maria WaikawhiaHeather MayBridgette HeiniEsme HuhanaHinemoaRaylene EmmaWinston RopataGordon MatangiuruArthur Te One (Waka)Andrew MaakaHector PitamaEdward TuitiKereopa Rey

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