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Matiu Dickson (1952–2016), New Zealand lawyer, teacher, academic, politician, and activist •
Matiu Parakatone Tahu (?–1863/64?), New Zealand tribal tohunga and mission teacher •
Matiu Rata (1934–1997), New Zealand politician •
Matiu Rātana (1912–1949), New Zealand politician •
Matiu Ratana (police officer) (1966–2020), New Zealand-born British police officer and murder victim •
Matiu Te Auripo Te Hau (1912–1978), New Zealand teacher, educationalist, and community leader •
Matiu Te Rei (born 1948), Māori leader •
Matiu Walters, New Zealand singer and musician == Surname ==