Education
University of Otago.
University of Otago.
Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Kahungunu iwi. He was born in Takapau, Hawke"s Bay Region, New Zealand on 4 April 1904. He was educated at Te Aute College, Dannevirke High School, and the University of Otago.
He was one of New Zealand"s first full-time Māori general practitioners (General Practice).