title: Golan Maaka
text: # Golan Maaka
  
  Golan Haberfield Maaka (4 April 1904 – 17 May 1978) was a New Zealand medical doctor. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāi Tahu iwi. He was born in Takapau, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand on 4 April 1904. He was educated at Te Aute College, Dannevirke High School, and the University of Otago. He was one of New Zealand's first full-time Māori general practitioners (GP).
  
  