Te Pokiha Taranui (?–1901) was a notable New Zealand tribal leader and soldier. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngati Pikiao iwi. He was born in Rotorua, New Zealand.[1]
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References
edit- ^ Oliver, Steven. "Te Pokiha Taranui". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.