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The wives and children of Marutūahu

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The wives and children of Marutūahu

The tribes of the Marutūahu confederation trace their descent from the children of Marutūahu, who married two sisters, Paremoehau and Hineurunga. This whakapapa (genealogical chart) shows these relationships.

Whakapapa from information provided by Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal

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Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal, Marutūahu tribes – Origins, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/whakapapa/3376/the-wives-and-children-of-marutuahu (accessed 11 June 2026).

Story by Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal, published 4 March 2009, updated 22 March 2017.