Wharetutu Te Aroha Stirling (28 January 1924 – 31 March 1993) was a notable New Zealand tribal leader and conservationist. Of MÃÂori descent, she identified with the NgÃÂi Tahu iwi. She was a major participant in the NgÃÂi Tahu Treaty of Waitangi claim and settlement process. She was born in Lyttelton, North Canterbury, New Zealand in 1924.
Stirlingàwas the granddaughter of HÃÂriata Pëtini-MorÃÂra. Her brother was tribal elder Bill Solomon.
Stirling's written works were collected and published.