Te Wherowhero, a rangatira of the Waikato tribe, shown here in 1844, was appointed the first Māori king in 1858, and became known as Pōtatau Te Wherowhero. The Kīngitanga, the King Movement, was still flourishing in early 21st century. King Tūheitia Paki, who reigned from 2006 until 2024, was a direct descendant of Pōtatau Te Wherowhero. The other two chiefs are Te Waru (centre) and Te Pakaru.
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