Pomare, Hariata (fl. 1863–1864)
Pomare, Hariata (fl. 1863–1864)
New Zealand tribal representative. Born Hariata, in Te Ahuahu, near Ohaeawai, New Zealand; died late 1860s; dau. of Pikimana; m. Hare Pomare (died 1864); m. Ngati Huia; children: 1.
Was a member of a tour party of Maori, organized by William Jenkins, to accompany him on lecture tour of England, performing songs and dances (1863); presented to Queen Victoria, who asked to be named godmother to Hariata's son, Albert Victor, born while in England; with group, treated badly during voyage, exploited and abandoned by Jenkins; returned to New Zealand (1864).
See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 1).
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