Kahutia, Riperata (c. 1838–1887)
Kahutia, Riperata (c. 1838–1887)
New Zealand tribal leader. Name variations: Riparata Kahutia. Born probably in 1838 or 1839, at either Makauri or Taruheru, in Poverty Bay, New Zealand; died on June 10, 1887, at Whataupoko, New Zealand; dau. of Kahutia and Uaia (Uwaia); m. Mikaera (died 1886); children: 3.
Well-known tribal leader, who actively pursued land claims for her people; established meeting house ornamented by carved figure representing her ancestor (1884), from whose descent she had claimed Awapuni land for her people.
See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 2).
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