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Īhāia Te Kirikūmara was a chief of the Ōtaraua hapū of Te Āti Awa. He was born in Taranaki; his father was Piriraukura. During his early life Te Kirikūmara took part in many of the intertribal wars involving his people…

Part of: Te Kirikūmara, Īhāiaauthored bySteven Oliver, the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography team

Ngātata-i-te-rangi was born in the late eighteenth century in Taranaki; he was the son of Te Rangiwhētiki. Through his mother, Pakanga, he was an influential chief in Ngāti Te Whiti hapū of Te Āti Awa. He was junior to…

Part of: Ngātata-i-te-rangiauthored byAngela Ballara, the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography team

Te Wherowhero was born in Waikato towards the end of the eighteenth century. He was the eldest son of a Waikato warrior chief, Te Rauangaanga, and Parengāope of Ngāti Koura. He belonged to the senior chiefly line of…

Part of: Te Wherowhero, Pōtatauauthored bySteven Oliver, the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography team
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Richard (Dicky) Barrett's date and place of birth, and his parents' names, are unknown. It is possible that he was born in Durham or London, in England. His colourful, readable journal and his connection in Durham with…

Part of: Barrett, Richardauthored byJulie Bremner

Te Wharepōuri, known as Te Kakapi-o-te-rangi in his youth, was born probably not long before 1800, and grew up in Taranaki. His mother was Hine-i-te-uru, senior wife of Te Whiti-o-Rongomai II, fourth child of Aniwaniwa…

Part of: Te Wharepōuri, Te Kakapi-o-te-rangiauthored byAngela Ballara, the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography team

Te Kaeaea was a chief of Ngāti Tama of northern Taranaki. He was born in the later eighteenth century; his father was Whangataki II and his mother, Hinewairoro; Te Pūoho-o-te-rangi was his brother. They were also…

Part of: Te Kaeaeaauthored byAngela Ballara, the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography team

Āpihai Te Kawau was born towards the end of the eighteenth century. His father was Tarahawaiki and his mother was Mokorua, who was descended from the Waiōhua people. Te Kawau's grandfather was Tuperiri, principal leader…

Part of: Te Kawau, Āpihaiauthored byAni Pihema, Ruby Kerei, Steven Oliver, the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography team

Te Pūoho-o-te-rangi, also known as Te Pūoho-ki-te-rangi, Ngārau, and Te Manu, was born possibly in the late eighteenth century, at Poutama, the tribal homeland of Ngāti Tama, in northern Taranaki. He was the eldest son…

Part of: Te Pūoho-o-te-rangiauthored byAtholl Anderson, the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography team

Pōmare, often known as Pōmare Ngātata, was born in the early nineteenth century; his age was estimated as 30 in 1834. The names of his parents are unknown. He may have been descended from the chief Piritaka of Ngāti…

Part of: Pōmare, Wiremu Pitiauthored byAngela Ballara, the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography team

Hōniana, as he was known in his youth, belonged to Ngāti Te Whiti and Ngāti Tāwhirikura hapū of Te Āti Awa. His descent was distinguished. His father was Rerewha-i-te-rangi, whose eldest son he was. His father was in…

Part of: Te Puni-kōkopu, Hōnianaauthored byAngela Ballara, the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography team

Te Awa-i-taia was born probably in the late eighteenth century. His mother was Purehina, and his father was Te Kata. Most sources state that Te Awa-i-taia had nine wives, including Rangihikitanga, Hinu, Kararaina,…

Part of: Te Awa-i-taia, Wiremu Nēraauthored byGary Scott, the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography team