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
The Hapu At Matau
The Hapu At Matau.
Within each tribe were sub–tribes or hapus. The hapu most frequently mentioned in latter days as residing at Matau was called Huirapa, which has been described as “a mixture of Kai Tahu and Kati Mamoe with some Waitaha blood.” This hapu called Huirapa also had representatives living at most places in Southland and Otago, even as far north as Waikouaiti.