Te Ruki Kawiti photograph

Te Ruki Kawiti

Use attributes for filter !
Gender Male
Death170 years ago
Born New Zealand
Date of died May 5,1854
DiedNorthland
New Zealand
Children Maihi Paraone Kawiti
GrandchildrenKirihi Te Riri Maihi Kawiti
Hirini Maihi Kawiti
Date of birth January 1,1770
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID782292
Send edit request

Te Ruki Kawiti Life story


Te Ruki Kawiti was a prominent Māori rangatira. He and Hōne Heke successfully fought the British in the Flagstaff War in 1845–46. He traced descent from Rāhiri and Nukutawhiti of the Ngātokimatawhaorua canoe, the ancestors of the Ngāpuhi.

Te Ruki Kawiti Photos

Related Persons

Next Profile ❯