Tangatahara
Tangatahara | |
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A statue in memory of Tangatahara at Little River, unveiled 22 March 1900 | |
| Born | 1771 or 1772 |
| Died | 13 December 1847 (aged 75) |
| Resting place | Ōtūtereinga |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Other names | Ugly Man |
| Known for | Commander of unsuccessful 1832 defence of Ōnawe Pā |
Tangatahara (c. 1772 – 13 December 1847) was a Ngāti Irakehu (Banks Peninsula) and Ngāi Tūāhuriri warrior who led the unsuccessful defence of the Ōnawe Pā invasion in 1832, but later restored his prestige by joining war parties to drive Te Rauparaha and his forces from Te Wai Pounamu.