people In an introduction on its website, SGBA says it was founded by Ariki Eru Manukau. It says Te Atua E Wa Tribe (the tribe of four gods) is premised on ancient origins and beliefs. Related Topics "The current insignia (pictured) incorporates past key figures of stature portraying such beliefs in a modern sense. The Crown as a symbol of leadership inscribed with the Tribes name Te Atua E Wa being the First Sovereign Nation to discover New Zealand around 600-1200AD. The giant prehistoric eagle (Ehara Pouakai also known as Haast Eagle) symbolizes the hunter/protector." "The eagle originates from prehistoric times, weighed in at 13 kilos with a 3 metre wing span and hunted humans and large mammals as prey. The National Flag symbolizes the recognition of a Sovereign Nation by United Kingdom, America and New South Wales Government of Australia and the Dutch East Indian Station by the Declaration of Independence in 1835 to which a Sovereign Council of Chiefs now preside," the introduction says. The "bank" also cites, as a representative office, level 13, 175 Queen Street, Auckland. Here, a law firm named Kirkland Morrison is based where Edwin Morrison told interest.co.nz his firm knew nothing of, or about, SGBA and was bemused that it was using the law firm's address. Meanwhile, SGBA also says on its website that the sovereign chiefly line of Te Atua E Wa is well recorded, with "some of the most notable sovereign chiefs in the past 17/18th century was (sic) Kawharu the