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Te Whatanui

Te Whatanui

Te Whatanui was one the great leaders of Ngāti Raukawa ki te tonga (in the south). He is honoured in this carving in Te Tumu Herenga Waka, the meeting house on Victoria University’s Te Herenga Waka marae, in Wellington.

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Te Tumu Herenga Waka Marae, Victoria University of Wellington

All rights to images of this marae are held by Te Tumu Herenga Waka Marae, Victoria University of Wellington

How to cite this page:

Malcolm McKinnon. 'Manawatū and Horowhenua region', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 2-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/manawatu-and-horowhenua-region/5/2