Mataiʻa Lynn Netzler

Mataiʻa Lynn Lily Netzler (30 March 1947 - 7 September 2022)[1] was a Samoan businesswoman and entrepreneur.

Mataiʻa was raised by her grandparents in Vailoa, Savaiʻi and educated at Leifiifi Intermediate School and St Mary’s School.[2] She began her business career running a shop in Motoʻotua, and later expanded into running a supermarket, restaurant, bed and breakfast, and rental accommodation.[1] She was a founder of the National Bank of Samoa and later served as chair of its board.[1][3]

In 2017 she was awarded the Mataiʻa title by the village of Vaitele.[4]

She died on 7 September 2022.[5]

References
  1. Mataiʻa Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong (8 September 2022). "Prominent businesswoman passes away". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  2. Mataiʻa Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong (16 September 2022). "Mataiʻa Lynn's life of service celebrated". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  3. "National Bank of Samoa celebrates 20 Years". Government of Samoa. 15 August 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  4. Ilia L. Likou (23 April 2017). "Vaitele celebrate Mataiʻa title". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  5. "Lynn's Supermarket Owner Has Died". Newsline Samoa. 7 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.


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