Sciascia, Piri John Biography 1992

SCIASCIA, Piri John
Assistant Director-General, Kaupapa Maori.
Born Waipukurau 6 November […].
Tribal affiliations Ngati Kahungunu, Kai Tahu, Kati Mamoe, Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Rangitane.
Married 1976 Gaylene Ann Wilson (qv); five children.
Educated Te Aute College, Pukehou; Otago University 1966-72 – Bachelor of Science 1968, Bachelor of Arts 1971; Victoria University of Wellington 1977 – Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Diploma of Teaching 1981).
Awarded 1990 Commemorative Medal.
Public servant Department of Conservation, Assistant Director-General Kaupapa Maori 1989-91, formerly lecturer Palmerston North Teachers’ College, director Council for Maori and South Pacific Arts.
Contributor to catalogue for Te Maori Exhibition, USA 1984-86.
Member NZ Maori Theatre Trust world tour 1970, leader/tutor/composer of Maori cultural group of Ngati Kahungunu, Tamatea Ariki Nui 1977-91.
Kaumata, kai pupuri I te mauri o te marae (holder of the life-force of the marae).
Leisure activities include reading, Maori cultural activities, diving, aerobics, child sport supervision (rugby, softball, netball, swimming, gymnastics).
Address 20 The Yardarm, Whitby, Wellington.

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New Zealand Who’s Who Aotearoa, Vol 1 (1992)

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1992

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New Zealand Who's Who Aotearoa Ltd

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  • Piri John Sciascia

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