Te Waari Kahukura Whaitiri (11 September 1912 – 26 November 1996) was a notable New Zealand master mariner and community worker. Of MÃÂori descent, he identified with the NgÃÂi Tahu and NgÃÂti Mutunga iwi. He was born in Kairakau, Chatham Islands, New Zealand, in 1912.
In the 1990 New Year Honours, Whaitiri was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for community service.