Wepiha Apanui
Ngati Awa leader, carver
About Wepiha Apanui
Wepiha Apanui was a New Zealand wood carver.
Wēpiha Apanui (died 1880) was a New Zealand Māori tribal leader and carver of New Zealand. He identified with the Ngāti Awa iwi of the eastern Bay of Plenty. He was trained as a carver by his father, Apanui Te Hāmaiwaho. His best known carvings include the Mataatua Wharenui in Whakatāne, the Hotunui whare rūnanga in 1878 (now on display in the Auckland War Memorial Museum).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wepiha Apanui?
Ngati Awa leader, carver
When was Wepiha Apanui born?
Wepiha Apanui was born in New Zealand.
When did Wepiha Apanui die?
Wepiha Apanui died in 1880.
What was Wepiha Apanui's occupation?
Wepiha Apanui was a wood carver.
What nationality was Wepiha Apanui?
Wepiha Apanui was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wepiha Apanui. https://biography.guide/wepiha-apanui/
MLA: "Wepiha Apanui." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wepiha-apanui/.
Chicago: "Wepiha Apanui." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wepiha-apanui/.
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