Pene Taka Tuaia (died 3 July 1889) was a New Zealand warrior, military engineer and land protester. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāi Te Rangi iwi.[1] He was the engineer of the fortification known as the Gate Pa, at Pukehinahina.

References

  1. ↑ Matheson, Alister. "Pene Taka Tuaia". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.


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