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Pene Taka Tuaia

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Pene Taka Tuaia (died 3 July 1889) was a New Zealand warrior, military engineer and land protester. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāi Te Rangi iwi.[1] He was the engineer of the fortification known as the Gate Pa, at Pukehinahina.

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  1. ^ Matheson, Alister. "Pene Taka Tuaia". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.