Story: Whānau – Māori and family

Te Rauparaha (2nd of 2)

Te Rauparaha

Despite being of a teina (junior) line, Te Rauparaha, with his powerful character, exercised leadership.

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Hocken Library, University of Otago
Pencil sketch by Edward Immyns Abbot

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How to cite this page:

Tai Walker, 'Whānau – Māori and family - Roles within whānau', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/artwork/30979/te-rauparaha (accessed 25 April 2024)

Story by Tai Walker, published 5 May 2011, updated 1 Jun 2017