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Te whakatuwheratanga o Te Tumu Herenga Waka : 6 Tihema 1986, Poneke, Te Whare Wananga o Wikitoria

[Te Potangaroa]

12b T POTANGAROA/PAORA POTANGAROA

12b T POTANGAROA/PAORA POTANGAROA

Te Potangaroa, a tupuna of the Paora Potangaroa described below was also a famous tupuna of the Wairarapa. He was a highly respected chief of the Ngati Kahungunu and his iwi occupied the land that stretches from Porangahau down to Te Rangi-Whakaoma (Castle-Point). As a young warrior his prowess in battle was renowned and he is said to have taken part in the great battle called Te Tarata (at Lake Ferry).

However, he is best remembered for his goodwill to the European colonisers. Almost inevitably led him to become one of the first chiefs to adopt the ways of Christianity. His conversion to Christianity and his encouragement of it amongst his people are what he is most noted for.