Maewa Kaihau

Maewa Kaihau
Kaihau, unknown date
Born	Louisa Flavell 1879 (1879) Whangaroa, New Zealand
Died	27 February 1941(1941-02-27) (aged 61–62) Auckland, New Zealand
Other names	Louisa Maewa Molesworth
Occupations	Composer music teacher
Notable work	"Now Is the Hour" (arrangement and Māori words)
Spouses	Henare Kaihau ​ ​ (m. 1903; died 1920)​ Charles Molesworth ​ (m. 1920)​
Children	8

Erima Maewa Kaihau (née Flavell; 1879 – 27 February 1941) was a New Zealand composer, pianist and music teacher, sometimes known as Louisa Maewa Molesworth. She is best known for her contributions to the song "Now Is the Hour", and composed several other popular songs in both Māori and English.