Biographies
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Te Whiwhi, Hēnare Mātene
Hēnare Mātene Te Whiwhi promoted the idea of a Māori monarch, which he believed would be vital to protect Māori land.
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Topeora, Rangi Kuini Wikitoria
A signatory to the Treaty of Waitangi, Rangi Topeora was often referred to as the Queen of the South. She was a noted composer and mediator, and rejected European clothing throughout her life.
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Main image: Rangi Kuini Wikitoria Topeora
Portrait of Rangi Kuini Wikitoria Topeora taken by an unknown photographer, circa 1840.
