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Story: Kai Pākehā – introduced foods

Te Pahi

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Te Pahi

Te Pahi was an important northern chief. Governor King of Norfolk Island established relations with Te Pahi and sent him a number of pigs – probably leading to the spread of pigs in the North Island.

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Hazel Petrie, Kai Pākehā – introduced foods – Early introductions, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/artwork/19196/te-pahi (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Hazel Petrie, published 1 March 2009.