Mataiʻa Lynn Netzler Explained

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]

Notes and References

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