Te Purewa

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Te Purewa (?–1842?) was a notable New Zealand tribal leader, war leader and peacemaker. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Tuhoe iwi. He was born in Whaitiripapa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Melbourne, Hirini. "Te Purewa". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.