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

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  1. ^ a b c 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.