Ngāi Tāmanuhiri
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Ngāi Tāmanuhiri is a Māori iwi of New Zealand and were formerly known by the name of Ngai Tahu, and Ngai Tahu-po respectively. They are descendants of Tahu-nui (also known as Tahu potiki, or Tahu matua)[2] who is also the eponymous ancestor of the Kai Tahu iwi of Te Waipounamu.
Ngāi Tāmanuhiri | |
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Iwi (tribe) in Māoridom | |
Rohe (region) | Gisborne District |
Waka (canoe) | Takitimu, Horouta |
Population | 2635 registered members[1] |
The iwi consists of the descendants of Tamanuhiri and his two principle wives, Rongomaiawhia and Hine-nui-te-po (formerly a wife of hid neighbour Tawake-whakato).[3] The two eldest children of Rongomaiawhia: Tamaraukura, and Paea-o-te-rangi are the primary ancestors of the five major hapū which are: Ngati Rangiwaho Matua, Ngai Tawehi, Ngati Kahutia, Ngati Rangi-tauwhiwhia and Ngati Rangiwaho. These hapū also claim descent from the other children of Tamanuhiri to both of his wives.[4][5]