Riwha Tītokowaru
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Riwha Tītokowaru was a prominent Māori leader during the New Zealand Wars, known for his fierce resistance against British colonial forces in the late 1860s, particularly in the Taranaki region. He was a skilled strategist and orator, advocating for peace while simultaneously leading armed campaigns to protect Māori land and rights.
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Riwha Tītokowaru was a southern Taranaki leader who was reassured about land reserves for Māori.
Taranaki’s hidden story: Why Parihaka invasion echoes today – WhenuaThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-11-05
New Zealand· 2025-11-05
Tītokowaru was a leader who emerged to resist land confiscations and was described as both the greatest and the least-known of the Maori generals.
Mapping the Motu: How a new book reimagines the NZ Wars through Māori perspectivesThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-03-25
New Zealand· 2025-03-25
