Taiaroa, Tini Kerei (c. 1846–1934)

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Taiaroa, Tini Kerei (c. 1846–1934)

New Zealand tribal leader. Name variations: Tini Pana, Jane Burns. Born Tini Pana, c. 1845 or 1847, at Moeraki, North Atago, New Zealand; died Sept 4, 1934, at Taumutu, New Zealand; dau. of Richard Burns (Riki Pana) and Pukio Iwa; m. Hori Kerei Taiaroa (tribal leader and politician), late 1850s or early 1860s (died c. 1904); children: 6 sons.

Important behind-the-scenes participant in Maori affairs in Canterbury and Otago, managed farm and business affairs when husband became member of House of Representatives for Southern Maori (1871); after husband's death, was active in tribal and community activities.

See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 2).