Port Molyneux : the story of Maori and pakeha in South Otago : a centennial history : commemorating the landing of George Willsher and his companions at Willsher Bay, June 28, 1840 : with a programme for the unveiling of the centennial cairn, erected by the Clutha County Council, June 28, 1940
Kingi Ruru
Kingi Ruru.
.jpg)
He also was a Katimamoe, and was best known as “old King.” Until a few years ago, he was a well–known figure at Karoro. He and Jack Lakitap were the two who lingered longest on the scene as links with the past. In the records he is known as Kiniti Kuropohatu Ruru, and at one time was shown as owning 140 acres of land. As Edward King he had a small interest at Stewart Island. Sometimes Edward King is rendered Erueti Kinihi.