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Eru Potaka-Dewes (1939 in Ruatoria – 7 August 2009 in Rotorua) was a New Zealand actor, Māori religious leader and activist.
Eru Potaka Dewes was born on 3 February 1939 in Hicks Bay, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for The Piano (1993), The Maori Merchant of Venice (2002) and Rapa Nui (1994). He died on 7 August 2009 in Rotorua, New Zealand.
Aug 8, 2009 · Ngati Porou is mourning firebrand Anglican priest and actor Eru Potaka-Dewes, who died on Thursday. Born in Ruatoria, Eru Potaka-Dewes attended Waiomatatini Native Primary School, Gisborne Boys High and Otago University, where he gained history and teaching degrees before training for the priesthood, Waatea News reports.
Mar 16, 1998 · Potaka-Dewes gives an analysis of the similarities and differences between Atuatanga and the Biblical approach to belief in God and includes a series of comments and questions which could be used for an individual or group exploring Atuatanga.
Maori religious leader and activist the Rev Eru Potaka-Dewes died yesterday, aged 70. Maori party co-leader Dr Pita Sharples said Mr Potaka-Dewes, dean of theology at the Maori Anglican...
Aug 8, 2009 · Ngati Porou scholar and Anglican theologian, the Reverend Eru Potaka-Dewes, has died aged 70 at Rotorua. Maori Party co-leader Dr Pita Sharples said Mr Potaka-Dewes would be sorely missed.
Aug 7, 2009 · Ngati Porou religious leader and activist the Rev. Eru Potaka-Dewes died yesterday, aged 70. He was Dean of Theology at the Maori Anglican Theological College in Rotorua. As an actor, he was best known for his roles in Jane Campion's The Piano and Kevin Costner's debacle Rapa Nui, but is at his best as Old…
