Pukawa Bay Flashcards
Where is Pukawa Bay located?
A small settlement located in the north island of New Zealand. It is apart of the Waikato region, It is located in the South-West bank of Lake Taupo
Who were the two Māori that met the Queen Victoria?
Piri Kawau( Te Āti Awa) in 1843 and Tāmihana Te Rauparaha(Ngāti Toa) in 1852
What did as the purpose of the meeting at Pukawa Bay?
To decide upon a Māori king
What was the Kingitanga movement?
It was the Māori King movement, when Māori tribes decided upon met and chose a king.
When did the meeting of Pukawa bay happen and who organised it?
1856, and it was organised by Te Heuheu of Ngati Tūwharetoa
What was the meeting at Pukawa bay called in Māori?
Hīnana ki uta, Hīnana ki tai ( search the land, search the sea)
Who become the first Māori king and why ?
Pōtatau Te Wherowhero, because he had the connections and the wealth.
When did the first Maori king get coronated?
1858
When did Pōtatau Te Wherowhero reign end and who was the next Māori king?
His reign came to an end in 1860 when he died, his Tāwhiao became king.
Where is the home of the Māori king?
Ngarawhahia
What was the purpose of a Māori king?
To connect iwi, end intertribal conflict and make them more powerful.
