Riwha Tītokowaru

Riwha Tītokowaru

politician New Zealand

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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New Zealand New Zealand: Riwha Tītokowaru was a southern Taranaki leader who was reassured about land reserves for Māori. 5

Julia Gabel Chris Knox Tamati Whanganui Liana Poutu Te Whiti O Rongomai Tohu Kakahi Sir George Grey John Sheehan John Bryce
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Taranaki’s hidden story: Why Parihaka invasion echoes today – Whenua

New Zealand New Zealand: 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. 7

James Belich Frederick Ross Thomas Mcdonnell Gustavus Von Tempsky William Hunter Te Ua Haumene
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Mapping the Motu: How a new book reimagines the NZ Wars through Māori perspectives