About Topi Patuki
Lived 1810 – 1900. Topi Patuki was a New Zealand explorer.
Tōpi Pātuki (died 28 September 1900), baptised as Hoani Raena (John Reynold), was a New Zealand Māori leader, whaler, goldminer and storekeeper. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Kāti Māmoe iwi. He was born in Waipahi, West Otago, New Zealand as early as 1810 or as late as 1820. He is said to have fired the shot that killed Te Pūoho-o-te-rangi, who had come to Southland to fight Ngāi Tahu.
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Who was Topi Patuki?
Ngati Mamoe leader, whaler, goldminer, storekeeper
When was Topi Patuki born?
Topi Patuki was born in 1810.
When did Topi Patuki die?
Topi Patuki died in 1900.
What was Topi Patuki's occupation?
Topi Patuki was an explorer.
What nationality was Topi Patuki?
Topi Patuki was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Topi Patuki. https://biography.guide/topi-patuki/
MLA: "Topi Patuki." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/topi-patuki/.
Chicago: "Topi Patuki." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/topi-patuki/.
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