Pōau signed the Treaty of Waitangi on 28 April 1840 at Kaitāia. Next to his signature it was noted that he was a chief of Pukepoto and Ahipara.
According to Apirana Ngata, this was Pōari Te Māhanga.
Pōau/Pōari Te Māhanga
In 1840 more than 500 chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand’s founding document. Ngā Tohu, when complete, will contain a biographical sketch of each signatory.
Signing
| Signature | Sheet | Signed as | Probable name | Tribe | Hapū | Signing Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | Sheet 1 — The Waitangi Sheet | Poau | Pōau/Pōari Te Māhanga | Te Rarawa | Te Pukepoto | Kaitāia, 28 April 1840 |
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