Dame Miraka '' Mira '' Szászy ( née Petricevich , 7 August 1921 -- 20 December 2001 ) was a prominent Māori leader , making significant contributions in education , broadcasting , social welfare and small business development .
Dame Miraka '' Mira '' Szászy ( née Petricevich , 7 August 1921 -- 20 December 2001 ) was a prominent Māori leader . 
 Miraka Szászy made significant contributions in education , broadcasting , social welfare and small business development .