Biographies
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Maniapoto, Rewi Manga
A famous Ngāti Maniapoto warrior, leader and supporter of the King Movement who's exploits in the Waikato War have been immortalised in book and film.
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Ormsby, John
As chairman of the Kāwhia committee, John Ormsby worked on behalf of Ngāti Maniapoto in negotiations with the Native Land Court.
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Wahanui Huatare
Ngāti Maniapoto leader, Wahanui Huatare, was a notable tohunga (Māori spiritual expert) and an influential chief.
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On 15 April 1885 the first sod of the central section of the main trunk was turned near the Pūniu River, south of Te Awamutu, by Premier Robert Stout.
