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Little Waihī

Little Waihī

The day after his son’s death in battle, Te Rangihouhiri was himself killed near Little Waihī, pictured here. His people took the name Ngāi Te Rangi in his honour.

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Photograph by Jock Phillips

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Te Awanuiārangi Black. 'Tauranga Moana tribes', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
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