Title: The rise and fall of 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.
Subjects: Kings and rulers, Maori (New Zealand people), Land tenure, History, Biography
Places: Auckland (N.Z. : Provincial District), Auckland (Provincial District), New Zealand
People: Te Hemara Tauhia (1815-1891)