Source: Auckland Council
In the late 1860s, Te Rauparaha’s son Tamihana wrote an account of his father’s life, now published for the first time in a Māori/English edition.
Join us to hear translator and editor Ross Calman talk about restoring the mana of this important work.
In the late 1860s, Te Rauparaha’s son Tamihana wrote a 50,000-word account of his father’s life – the original manuscript is in the Sir George Grey Special Collections at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero Auckland Central City Library (GNZMMS 27).
A rich source of Ngāti Toa history, language and culture, it offers fascinating insights into traditional Māori society and the tumultuous history of the 1820s and 1830s.