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Elva had the distinction of being the first Màori woman to lead a New Zealand international hockey team and only the second Màori woman appointed to such a role in New Zealand sport.

There was a unique situation when Elva was captain of the North Island Major team. Her sister, Mrs Georgina Stratton, captained the North Island Minor team. This was the first time in New Zealand hockey history that sisters had captained such teams at the same time.

Excerpts from the S. A. Courier –

“In the administrative side of women’s hockey Elva also gave yeoman service having been a member of the Wellington Association in 1955 and 1956 and since her election in 1957 a member of the Management Committee of the New Zealand Association. She complimented her paying by coaching her fellow club members and members of the Wellington representative side. She was known as a first-class hockey tactician; her advice was eagerly sought by other players.

“Elva was softly spoken and quietmannered but never-the-less, a determined tenacious right-wing player. A most unselfish player, Elva is ever aware that she is one of a team and not an individual star”.

If you are ever visiting Te Papa, look for a number of souvenir pennants from Elva’s hockey-playing days that have been gifted to Te Papa by the Enoka whànau.

Elva married Henry Love [Wilson] in 1951. She died on 23rd of April 1986 and is buried at Rangiatea Church, Otaki with Henry.

The office has the following merchandise available for purchase. To order, contact Amethyst at wmoffice@wairarapamoana.org.nz or visit our website shop at www.wairarapamoana.org.nz/shop/

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