John Moorfield
John Moorfield | |
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Moorfield in 2010 | |
| Born | John Cornelius Moorfield 18 October 1943 Huntly, New Zealand |
| Died | 19 May 2018 (aged 74) |
| Other names | Te Murumāra |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Māori language |
| Institutions | University of Waikato University of Otago Auckland University of Technology |
John Cornelius Moorfield QSO (18 October 1943 – 19 May 2018), also known as Te Murumāra, was a New Zealand academic whose expertise was in the teaching of the Māori language. His work, including the publication of resources for learners of the language, contributed to the language's revitalisation.