Te Kani-a-Takirau
Ngati Porou leader
About Te Kani-a-Takirau
Lived 1790 – 1856 (aged 65–66). Te Kani-a-Takirau was a New Zealand rangatira.
Te Kani-a-Takirau ( 1790s – 1856) was a notable New Zealand tribal leader. Of Māori descent, he identified with Hapu Matua of the Te Aitanga A Hauiti Iwi. He was born in on the East Coast of New Zealand. He is well known for having refused to sign the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840.
In 1827 he met Captain Dumont d'Urville of the Astrolabe, and visited his ship.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Te Kani-a-Takirau?
Ngati Porou leader
When was Te Kani-a-Takirau born?
Te Kani-a-Takirau was born in 1790 in Gisborne District.
When did Te Kani-a-Takirau die?
Te Kani-a-Takirau died in 1856 in Tolaga Bay.
What was Te Kani-a-Takirau's occupation?
Te Kani-a-Takirau was a rangatira.
What nationality was Te Kani-a-Takirau?
Te Kani-a-Takirau was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Te Kani-a-Takirau
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Te Kani-a-Takirau. https://biography.guide/te-kani-a-takirau/
MLA: "Te Kani-a-Takirau." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/te-kani-a-takirau/.
Chicago: "Te Kani-a-Takirau." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/te-kani-a-takirau/.
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