Martha Sarah Kahui Bragg

Martha Sarah Kahui Bragg
Martha Sarah Kahui Bragg
Born	Martha Sarah Kāhui Isaac (Īhakara); 30 March 1895; The Neck, New Zealand
Died	26 May 1975; Masterton, New Zealand
Burial place	Kohunui cemetery
Nationality	Māori
Occupation(s)	Child welfare worker; farmer
Known for	Voluntary child welfare work
Spouse(s)	Whare Īhaka Whakaka Hūtana; Joseph William Bragg
Parents	Walter Bruce Joss (father); Maryanne (Mereana) Louise Mapepe Isaac (mother);

Martha Sarah Kahui Bragg (30 March 1895–26 May 1975) was a New Zealand dairy farmer and a voluntary child welfare worker. Of Māori descent, she identified with the Ngai Tahu (South Island) iwi and is remembered for fostering or adopting many children, successfully raising 38 young people through her own efforts and actively supported by her Māori community.[1]

References

Ballara, Angela. "Martha Sarah Kahui Bragg". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017. 12 December 2020.

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[DNZB_Bragg-1] Ballara, Angela. "Martha Sarah Kahui Bragg". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017. 12 December 2020.