WAHANUI.
A man of rank of the Ngatimaniapoto tribe. He fought against the
Crown in the Waikato war, but was not distinguished by any special
act of bravery in any action he took in respect. He was more of a
diplomatist than a fighting man. He was considered to be reticent
and selfish two qualities which do not commend themselves to the
Maori people. Of late years he sold a good deal of land to the
Government, and was in favour of settlement in the King
country.
By James MacKay 11/8/98
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