Ngati Ruanui

Category: People
Sub Category:Maori People | Party to a Deed of Settlement (New Zealand)
Place:Southern Taranaki
State/Country:Aotearoa - New Zealand
Summary Information:
Ngati Ruanui (including Pakakohi and Tangahoe) is one of the eight iwi of Taranaki. Ngati Ruanui takes its name from the tupuna Ruanui o Pookiwa and Ranui o Taaneroroa, the latter being the grandson of Turi Ariki, leader of the Aotea waka. Ngati Ruanui are located in southern Taranaki and have approximately 4000 members.

Related Entries

  • Ngati Ruanui Deed of Settlement - Signatory

    • References

    Resource
    Office Of Treaty Settlements (2001) Deed of Settlement between the Crown and Ngati Ruanui Summary
    Office Of Treaty Settlements (2001) Deed of Settlement of the Historical Claims of Ngati Ruanui

    Glossary

    Maori People (Aotearoa/New Zealand)
    Created:Thursday, 28 August 2003
    Modified:Monday, 10 March 2008

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