Te Taiawatea Rangitukehu, Maata (1848/49?–1929)
Te Taiawatea Rangitukehu, Maata (1848/49?–1929)
New Zealand tribal leader. Born in 1848 or 1849, probably near Lake Tarawera, New Zealand; died June 27, 1929, at Te Teko, New Zealand; dau. of Rangitukehu Hatua and Rangitowhare; m. Te Haroto Whakataka Riini Manuera, late 1860s; children: at least 7.
Assumed tribal responsibilities of father (1880s); fought to return confiscated lands to her people and for tribal ownership of land; renovated Ruataupare meeting house and built dining hall as gift to her people.
See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 3).
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