Claim: Lyricist, writer and tribal leader, Paraire Tomoana, died in April 1946.
Evidence: Paraire "Friday" Henare Tomoana (died 15 April 1946) was a Māori political leader, journalist, historian, sportsman, and lyricist of the Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāi Te Whatu-i-Apiti tribes. Tomoana suffered a stroke and died on 15 April 1946. 
Lyricist, writer, tribal leader (1946-04-15)15 April 1946