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Portait of the Ngati Porou leader Rapata Wahawaha.

Scottish officers' sword presented to Ngati Porou leader, Major Rapata Wahawaha (1807-1897) for his service to the Crown during the New Zealand Wars.

Ngati Porou leader and politician Apirana Ngata is one of New Zealand's best-known figures. Working through traditional tribal structures and as MP for Eastern Maori, he pressed for state-funded Maori land development. His wider aim was to strengthen Maori communities and revive Maori culture.

Biography of Ngati Porou leader