Wiremu Tako Ngatata
–1887
(Person)
Also known as: Wi Tako.
Te Ati Awa leader, peacemaker, politician.
Works by this Author in Our Collection
Mentioned in
- [Correspondence, March 1865, relating to Hauhauism in Hawke’s Bay]
- [Printed letter to Waikato chiefs about the causes of war in Taranaki]
- An Epitome of Official Documents Relative to Native Affairs and Land Purchases in the North Island of New Zealand
- Aureretanga: Groans of the Maoris
- Early Wellington
- Historic Poverty Bay and the East Coast, N.I., N.Z.
- History of New Zealand. Vol. III.
- Letters From Certain Chiefs Of Ahuriri to Dr. Featherston
- Maori and Missionary: Early Christian Missions in the South Island of New Zealand
- Nga Korero Paramete: 1886-1890
- Nga Korero Paremete: 1896-1899
- Nineteenth Century New Zealand Artists: A Guide & Handbook
- Report on causes of discontent among Māori in Taranaki.
- Reports of the Native Affairs Committee, 1876.
- Sir Donald Maclean
- Some Chapters in the Life and Times of Te Rauparaha
- The Ancient History of the Maori, His Mythology and Traditions: Tai-Nui. [Vol. V]
- The Ancient History of the Maori, His Mythology and Traditions: Tai-Nui. [Vol. VI]
- The Past and Present Of New Zealand With Its Prospects for the Future
- Through Ninety Years
Image Gallery
.jpg "Fig. 58—Wi Tako died on the 6th November, 1887, and lay in State at his house (near the Ramp, Hutt Road), — Pito-one, until his burial, 20th November. On the walls of the room are Maori Mats, Weapons and Paintings — of his son William, and daughter Josephine Ngatata. The latter married Daniel Love")
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Other Collections
The following collections may have holdings relevant to "Wiremu Tako Ngatata":
- Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, which has entries for many prominent New Zealanders.
- Archives New Zealand, which has collections of maps, plans and posters; immigration passenger lists; and probate records.
- National Library of New Zealand, which has extensive collections of published material.
- Auckland War Memorial Museum, which has extensive holdings on the Auckland region and New Zealand military history.
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, which has strong holdings in Tāonga Māori, biological holotypes and New Zealand art.
- nzhistory.net.nz, from the History Group of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
