Biography: Taratoa, Hēnare Wiremu

Watercolour portrait of Hēnare Wiremu Taratoa by Horatio Robley

A painting of Henare Taratoa in front of palisade fencing and a flag

The pallisade and flag with both Christian and Māori nationalist symbols in the background of this painting of Hēnare Wiremu Taratoa suggest a commentary on his divided loyalties.

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Reference: A-033-011

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How to cite this page

Ngahuia Dixon. 'Taratoa, Hēnare Wiremu', Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, first published in 1990. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/artwork/2096/watercolour-portrait-of-henare-wiremu-taratoa-by-horatio-robley (accessed 4 June 2026).