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.
| Signature | Sheet | Signed as | Probable name | Tribe | Hapū | Signing Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Sheet 9 — The East Coast Sheet | Koiauruterangi | Rauru-te-rangi | Ngāti Porou | Rangitukia Waiapu 1 June 1840 |
Rauru-te-rangi signed the East Coast sheet of the Treaty of Waitangi on 1 June 1840 at Rangitukia, Waiapu. He was a Ngāti Porou rangatira (chief) from Waiapu.
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Rauru koiauruterangi is my ancestor i am a direct descendant of his on my fathers side.The name koiauruterangi was shortened to koia by my great great grandfather Pineaha koiauruterangi cause the name was to long to sign if you want more information contact me my email address is [email protected]
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