Story: Ngā Rauru Kītahi

Rongoueroa

Rongoueroa

Rongoueroa was the mother of Rauru Kītahi, the ancestor from whom the tribe Ngā Rauru Kītahi take their name. She was also the mother of Awanuiarangi, the ancestor of the Te Āti Awa people.

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How to cite this page:

Taituha Kīngi, 'Ngā Rauru Kītahi - Early history', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/artwork/4197/rongoueroa (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Taituha Kīngi, published 8 Feb 2005, updated 1 Mar 2017