Taueki has been described as an ariki of Muaūpoko. His parents were Tapuwae and Kuraituhi. He is said to have been ‘physically strong and imposing in appearance’ and ‘a peaceful, politic man’. He and Muaupoko more generally are associated with the lands in and around Lake Horowhenua, including the fortified pā, Raia Te Karaka.
Ihaia Taueki?
In 1840 more than 500 chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand’s founding document. Ngā Tohu, when complete, will contain a biographical sketch of each signatory.
Signing
| Signature | Sheet | Signed as | Probable name | Tribe | Hapū | Signing Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | Sheet 8 — The Cook Strait (Henry Williams) Sheet | Tauheke | Ihaia Taueki | Muaūpoko | Manawatū, 26 May 1840 |
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