Matiu (name)
Matiu is both a given name and a surname. It is a Māori transliteration of the name Matthew. Notable people with the name include:
Given name
- Matiu Dickson, New Zealand lawyer, teacher, academic, politician, and activist
- Matiu Parakatone Tahu, New Zealand tribal tohunga and mission teacher
- Matiu Rata, New Zealand politician
- Matiu Rātana, New Zealand politician
- Matiu Ratana (police officer), New Zealand-born British police officer and murder victim
- Matiu Te Auripo Te Hau, New Zealand teacher, educationalist, and community leader
- Matiu Te Rei, Māori leader
- Matiu Walters, New Zealand singer and musician
Surname
- Legi Matiu, New Zealand-born French rugby union player