The rise and fall of Te Hemara Tauhia
By: Paul Goldsmith.
Publisher: Reed Books
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Auckland [N.Z.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 117
Subjects: Tauhia, Te Hemara, 1815-1891.; Maori (New Zealand people) -- Kings and rulers -- Biography.; Maori (New Zealand people) -- Land tenure -- New Zealand -- Auckland (Provincial District); Land tenure -- New Zealand -- Auckland (Provincial District); Auckland (N.Z. : Provincial District) -- History.
Genres: Biography.
Other titles: Te Hemara Tauhia
Description: Based on research from the Native Land Court records this is the story of Te Hamara, a chief of the Ngāti Rongo.  Following the establishment of the British legal system he was successful in finding wealth and security, but eventually unsustainable land sales brought about his financial ruin.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [113]-114) and index.