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We are going to dive into Tamihana Te Rauparaha's life. This website features a first-hand account of Taminaha Te Rauparaha as he goes on a missionary trip to England. Using the website One More Voice to put together a timeline of his life. One More Voice is a unique and invaluable resource that wasn't available until recently. This website allows for exploring the diverse and underrepresented voices of the past. You get a first-hand account from a perspective that used to be hidden. This website focuses on restoring these stories. I think One More Voice allows for a deeper and more focused exploration of slavery through the correct voices. I picked five with the same headings just different dates. The “Tamahana Te Rauparaha” were all periodical pieces from the website.
Who is Tamihana Te Rauparaha?
Tamihana Te Rauparaha lived from 1820-1876. He was a Māori leader from New Zealand. He was the eldest son of the famous Ngāti Toa chief, Te Rauparaha, who was a key figure in the early European contact period in New Zealand. Tamihana Te Rauparaha was a Christian who advocated for peaceful relations between Māori and European settlers. He was a skilled negotiator and played an key role in the establishment of the King Movement. A King Movement is a Māori political movement aimed at unifying Māori under a single leader and protecting Māori land rights. Tamihana Te Rauparaha was also known for his intelligence and diplomacy. He died in 1876 and is remembered as one of the most important Māori leaders of the 19th century.
Common Facts
Identity: Tamihana Te Rauparaha, also known as Katu, was the son of Ngāti Toa leader Te Rauparaha and Te Akau of Tūhourangi, born at Pukearuhe during the Ngāti Toa migration.
Name Change: Baptized by missionary Octavius Hadfield in March 1841, he adopted the name Tamihana.
Military and Historical Contributions: Joined his father on military campaigns, including the 1831 attack on Ngāi Tahu pā at Kaiapoi; his writings are significant historical references.
Missionary Work: In 1839, sought a missionary for Kāpiti, leading to Hadfield's relocation; preached Christianity to Ngāi Tahu in the South Island in 1843.
Advocacy: Attended St John's College; dissuaded Ngāti Raukawa from attacking Wellington; facilitated the sale of Wairau plains to the government for £3,000.
Wealth and Lifestyle: Embraced the lifestyle of an English gentleman; and became a successful sheep farmer.
Monarchy Efforts: Advocated for a Māori monarchy; supported Pōtatau Te Wherowhero's kingship in 1858 to unify tribes and protect Māori land.
Conflict: Opposed the King's flag at Ōtaki in 1860 and worked to prevent fighting in Wellington during the late 1860s.
Death: Died on October 22 or 23, 1876.