Ngāti Porou leader Rāpata Wahawaha opposed the Pai Mārire religion and sided with the government against its followers. He was later presented with a ceremonial sword by Queen Victoria for services to the Crown during the New Zealand Wars.
Rapata Wahawaha
Personal details
Full Name:
Rāpata Wahawaha
Lifetime:
? – 1 Jul 1897
Biography
Main image: Rāpata Wahawaha's ceremonial sword
Scottish officers' sword presented to Ngāti Porou leader, Major Rāpata Wahawaha (1807-1897) for his service to the Crown during the New Zealand Wars.
