Pokaia
Ngapuhi chief
About Pokaia
Pokaia was a New Zealand.
Pokaia (died 1807) was a Ngāpuhi chief from Northland, New Zealand. He was killed in an ambush by the Ngāti Whātua at the battle of Moremonui, where the Ngāpuhi use of muskets marked the first occasion Māori used firearms in warfare. Pokaia's sister Te Kona was the mother of Hōne Heke.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pokaia?
Ngapuhi chief
When did Pokaia die?
Pokaia died in 1807.
What nationality was Pokaia?
Pokaia was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pokaia. https://biography.guide/pokaia/
MLA: "Pokaia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pokaia/.
Chicago: "Pokaia." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pokaia/.
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