Dalvanius Prime
Dalvanius Prime | |
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| Birth name | Maui Carlyle (Kararai) Paraima |
| Born | 16 January 1948 Patea, New Zealand |
| Origin | Taranaki, New Zealand |
| Died | 3 October 2002 (aged 54) Hāwera, New Zealand |
| Years active | 1975–2002 |
Maui Dalvanius Prime (16 January 1948 – 3 October 2002) was a New Zealand entertainer and songwriter. His career spanned 30 years. He mentored many of New Zealand's Māori performers, and was a vocal and forthright supporter of Māori culture.