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… of very high rank in the Ngati Mahuta branch of the Waikato tribe and was a younger brother (or half-brother) of Te … assurances of his peaceful intentions towards the Waikato tribes. He then went to Ngaruawahia, where he endeavoured to …
… reinforced by a party of 140 from the Tuhoe and related tribes. They were led by Rewi Maniapoto. Carey planned a …
… on this site. A principal chief of Ngati Haua te Rangi tribe of the Wanganui River, Te Mamaku had tribal links with … to his prowess in tribal battles he and many of his tribe were noted for the part they took against Europeans in … sent to Wanganui, Te Mamaku and his tribe joined other tribes, attacking and blockading the town on 19 May 1847. …
… the selection and support of the Maori King by the Tainui tribes, a chief of high rank in the traditional society has … some Maori leaders to secure the unification of all Maori tribes – the Kotahitanga movement – but the attempt failed …
… Maoris were an intelligent and warlike race, organised as tribes, and experienced in the use of firearms, and they …
… 1845 there was a dispute between the Whakatane and Tauranga tribes over the ownership of the island. This was settled …
… Ihutai, led by Te Wharepapa, was one of several Hokianga tribes which threw in their lot with Heke. At the beginning …
… Zealand Biography on this site. A chief of Ngati Ruahine tribe of South Taranaki, Titokowaru was prominent as a … gathering picked fighting men around him from neighbouring tribes. A most skilful warrior, he was second only to Te …
… to prevent the spread of unrest among the West Coast tribes. He attended the Oecumenical Council in Rome …
… Grey made a generous and lasting peace with the northern tribes. The southern disturbances took longer to quell. Te … active support from other Taranaki, Waikato, and Wanganui tribes. New Plymouth was garrisoned by 1,200 regular troops …