Waitaoro (c. 1848–1929)

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Waitaoro (c. 1848–1929)

New Zealand tribal leader. Born c. 1848 or 1849, on Chatham Islands, New Zealand; died on Mar 26, 1929; dau. of Raniera and Rongorongo; m. Tahana Takiroa Coffee (Kawhe); children: 1 adopted daughter.

Born during her peoples' thwarted attempt to return to ancestral lands, settled at Pukerauhe, where she became leader of her people and fostered several children.

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

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