Story: Muaūpoko

Muaūpoko ancestors (2nd of 2)

Muaūpoko ancestors

This whakapapa (genealogical chart) names the important ancestors of the Muaūpoko people, including Whātonga, chief of the Kurahaupō canoe, and his son Tara, who gave the tribe its early name, Ngāi Tara.

Whakapapa from information provided by Darren Reid

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How to cite this page:

Darren Reid, 'Muaūpoko - Early history', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/whakapapa/3684/muaupoko-ancestors (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Darren Reid, published 8 Feb 2005, updated 1 Feb 2015