Te Kani-a-Takirau
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Te Kani-a-Takirau (c. 1790s – c. 1856) was a notable New Zealand tribal leader. Of Māori descent, he identified with Hapu Matua of the Te Aitanga A Hauiti Iwi. He was born in on the East Coast of New Zealand.[2] He is well known for having refused to sign the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840.[3]
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Te Kani-a-Takirau | |
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Born | c. 1790[1] East Coast, New Zealand |
Died | 1856 (aged approximately 66) Tolaga Bay, New Zealand |
Resting place | Whangara or Whangara Island (disputed) 38°34′7″S 178°13′48″E or 38°34′23″S 178°14′10″E (approximate locations) |
Occupation | Rangatira (chief) |
Organization | Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti of Ngāti Porou |
Spouse | Wikitoria TeAmotawa |
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