Muriwai (rangatira)

Muriwai (?–1828) was a Māori rangatira (chief) of the Te Popoto hapū.

Muriwai was involved with the early European settlers in New Zealand. In November 1826, he was one of the sellers in Horeke to William Deloitte and William Stewart. James Herd was particularly impressed with Muriwai's mana, and his charts show Motukaraka Island as "Moodewy's place" and Ōnoke as "Moodewy's Point."

Muriwai was mortally wounded during a skirmish at Waimā in March 1828 when Te Whareumu was killed. Upon his death, the leadership of the Te Popoto hapū was passed down to his younger brother, Makoare Te Taonui.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Ross, Ruth Miriam (1966). "Muriwai". In McLintock, A. H. (ed.). An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 15 December 2025 – via Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand.
  2. ^ "Makoare Te Taonui", NZ History, Ministry for Culture and Heritage, retrieved 18 December 2025
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