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… in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography on this site. Rewi Maniapoto was born about 1815 and was the son of Te Ngohi, a high-born chief of Ngati Maniapoto, and …
… a similar mana for their monarch. The three flags (F7) hoisted on 23 April 1857 when Te Wherowhero accepted kingship emphasised this by carrying the words “Kingi” …
… officially or unofficially, in European times to commemorate some Maori chief or an incident in the locality; and (g) … of original Maori names. In this connection it may be noted that the Maoris themselves often contracted their place …
… beliefs of the Paimarire Churchas revealed to, and annunciated by, its founder and prophet, Te Ua Haumene. In so far as the cult possessed clear doctrines, these were based upon an interpretation of Old Testament scriptures first revealed to …
… (1800?-93). Maori war chief. A new biography of Te Matakatea, Wiremu Kingi Moki appears in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography on this site. Matakatea was a high-born Taranaki war chief in … MATAKATEA, Wiremu Kingi, or Moki …
… first New Zealand Rugby Union representatives, the “Native” team of 1888–89, toured the British Isles, the players delighted the crowds with their haka given prior to each game. It …
… in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography on this site. Ngapora was a chief of very high rank in the Ngati … tribe and was a younger brother (or half-brother) of Te Wherowhero. As a very young man he assisted in the defence of Matakitaki pa during Hongi Hika's …
… It is quite possible that, before the coming of the European, the … swam the strait in order to save his life. Apparently after Te Rauparaha had returned from his onslaught on Kaiapohia …
… to choose his successor. As this meeting is held shortly after the “King's” death, his successor is usually known well … His son and successor, Tawhiao, was chosen from several contenders, notable among whom were his sister Te Paea, and the …
… ( Salmo salar ). These fish now occur only in Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri and the Waiau River system. Atlantic salmon usually live in the sea, returning to … only to spawn. In New Zealand the Atlantic salmon in Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri mature in the lakes and migrate into …