Examples of 'ngāpuhi' in a sentence
Meaning of "ngāpuhi"
Ngāpuhi is an adjective that pertains to, relates to, or is characteristic of a specific indigenous group of people in New Zealand
How to use "ngāpuhi" in a sentence
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Heke did not persuade the Ngāpuhi to accept his position.
At first the Ngāpuhi refused to surrender Maketū to the colonial authorities for trial.
The fighting in the north ended and there was no punitive confiscation of Ngāpuhi land.
Williams and Ngāpuhi chiefs, including Tohitapu, attempted to bring an end to the conflict.
He was a leader of the Te Popoto hapū of the Ngāpuhi iwi.
Next day, Ngāpuhi warriors approached Kororareka but were fired upon.
She is part Māori on her fathers side and identifies as Ngāpuhi.
In the Bay of Islands they were delivered to Ngāpuhi chiefs to become slaves.
She is from the Iwi Ngāti Hine which is part of the wider Ngāpuhi.
Ngāpuhi / Ngāti Kahu ki Whaingaroa is another iwi in the same area.
However other Europeans continued to trade muskets with the Ngāpuhi and other Māori tribes.
She is of the Ngāpuhi tribe, and is also of Chinese and European descent.
Tāmati Wāka Nene and his men did not fight with the Ngāpuhi who sacked Kororareka.
Rivalry with Ngāpuhi escalated in the early 19th century when Ngāpuhi acquired muskets.
Her moko also has elements of a carving design particular to her tribe, Ngāpuhi.
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Ngāpuhi is today the largest Māori iwi ( tribe ) in New Zealand.
Maketū was the son of Ruhe of Waimate, a chief of the Ngāpuhi.
Next day, Ngāpuhi warriors approached Kororāreka, but were fired upon.
Of Māori descent, Woodman affiliates to the Ngāpuhi iwi.
Of Māori descent, Robinson affiliates to the Ngāpuhi iwi.
Ngawati is of New Zealand Māori descent, and affiliates with the Ngāpuhi iwi tribe.
