About Pene Taka Tuaia
Pene Taka Tuaia was a New Zealand engineer.
Pene Taka Tuaia (died 3 July 1889) was a New Zealand warrior, military engineer and land protester. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāi Te Rangi iwi. He was the engineer of the fortification known as the Gate Pā, at Pukehinahina.
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Who was Pene Taka Tuaia?
Ngai Te Rangi warrior, military engineer, land protester
What was Pene Taka Tuaia's occupation?
Pene Taka Tuaia was an engineer.
What nationality was Pene Taka Tuaia?
Pene Taka Tuaia was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pene Taka Tuaia. https://biography.guide/pene-taka-tuaia/
MLA: "Pene Taka Tuaia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pene-taka-tuaia/.
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