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exercised ownership over the trees that grew on the land. Only with her permission could people fell
trees in her area of Waihou; she would receive the royalties, which she kept for herself or shared
with those Maori who felled the trees.

A compassionate leader of her people, she was often a refuge for those in danger of death or
banishment. Kaumatua was one of those spared by her and she found a purpose for him: 'Let him
light the fires to provide for those who come ashore from fishing.' She joined her people in all their
activities. She went with them into battle at Waitukupuhau and Te Oneroa-a-Tohe. She was with her
people at Motukauri when Moetara and Ngati Korokoro attacked their pa in May 1833. It is said
that Nga-kahu-whero threw her cloak over Moetara to prevent him from drawing his club for
combat. Three years later Mohi Tawhai of Te Mahurehure established peace between the two
people: Ngati Korokoro were to remain on the south side of Hokianga Harbour; Ngati Manawa and
Te Rarawa would keep on the north side.

It is not known when Nga-kahu-whero died; she was buried at Papanui on Pukekowhai, together
with other descendants of Te Reinga. She is held in great esteem as the matriarch of her people,
Ngati Te Reinga and Te Rarawa, who treasure her memory.
Ngakahuwhero marena Muriwhenua Kaitangata [9382] [MRIN: 3127], son of
TeAhoterangi [9384] and Parengaope [9385].
Rapunga Kupu Akoako: (korero taken from "NZ History")
Muriwhenua: signed the Waikato-Manukau sheet of te Tiriti O Waitangi in
late March or early April 1840 at Waikato Heads.

Following the invasion of Waikato by Ngapuhi leader Hongi Hika in 1822,
Waikato successfully invaded Taranaki, with Muriwhenua leading a party
which travelled along the coast. A whakatauki at the time referred to the
Muriwhenua
'multitudes of Kawhia and the thousands of Waikato'.
In 1846 the Ngati Toa chief Te Rangihaeata and his allies wrote to Waikato rangatira, including
Muriwhenua, asking them to take revenge for the capture of Ngati Toa leader Te Rauparaha. The
Waikato rangatira replied that they would 'not support Te Rauparaha's cause'.

In the same year Muriwhenua is reported to have been one of the rangatira who bought a water mill
for the 100-acre (40-hectare) wheat fields in Aotea and set it up under the direction of millwright
Stewart McMullan. In 1846 Muriwhenua was also painted by George French Angas with Kahawai of
Ngati Hinetu, wearing a striped kahu kuri (dogskin cloak).

Na Tamaiti o te Marena:
+ 124 M i. Nganiho Papahia Te Tai [9420].

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76. TeKaraparapa [3726] (Manihi , TARUTARU , TeUruKauri , Tumaingarua , Taranga ,
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Toakai , Patito , Houpure , Tamamoko , Tamahotu , TUMOANA ).
TeKaraparapa marena tetahi tangata.
Na Tamaiti o te Papa:
+ 125 M i. Patana Te Karaparapa [3727].
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77. TeTapua [5428] (Kahuwhakarewa , TARUTARU , TeUruKauri , Tumaingarua , Taranga ,
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Toakai , Patito , Houpure , Tamamoko , Tamahotu , TUMOANA ).
TeTapua marena TeAniwa Paua [5430] [MRIN: 1901], daughter of Maru [5501] and Wae [5502].
Na Tamariki o te Marena:
+ 126 F i. Riperata Maumau Te Tapua [5431].
127 F ii. Matiretaku Te Tapua [5432].
Rapunga Kupu Akoako: Refer RIN10085.
Matiretaku marena Titorenui Takiri [10084] [MRIN: 3358].
Rapunga Kupu Akoako: this is a "blank" entry to avoid duplication. Refer RIN5434.