Prominent Northland kuia and controversial campaigner for Māori rights, Titewhai Harawira, has died aged 90.
The proud matriarch of a close-knit family she was heavily involved in Māori activism with strong convictions backed by a steely will.
Dame Nadia Glavish of Ngāti Whatua, knew and worked closely with Titewhai Harawira.
She spoke to Corin Dann.