Te_Pokiha_Taranui

Te Pokiha Taranui

Te Pokiha Taranui

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Te Pokiha Taranui (?–1901) was a notable New Zealand tribal leader and soldier. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngati Pikiao iwi. He was born in Rotorua, New Zealand.[1]

Te Pokiha Taranui (also known as 'Major Fox') at the imperial tour of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York 15 June 1901 at the Rotorua racecourse

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  1. [1]
    Oliver, Steven. "Te Pokiha Taranui". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.


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