Paora Tūhaere
Paora Tūhaere (c1825 – 12 March 1892) was a leader of the Ngāti Whātua Māori iwi (tribe) of Auckland, New Zealand, in the 18th century. His mother was Atareta Tuha, the sister of Ngāti Whātua leader Apihai Te Kawau, and his father was Whanararei, from Te Taoū hapū of Ngāti Whātua. He became the acknowledged leader of the iwi when Te Kawau died[1] in 1869.
Paora Tūhaere | |
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 Portrait of Paora Tūhaere by Gottfried Lindauer | |
| Born | ~1825 |
| Died | 12 March 1892 |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
References
- Oliver, Steven. "Tuhaere, Paora". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
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