Ngawaka Taurua (?–1888) was a notable New Zealand tribal leader. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāti Ruanui iwi.[1]

In the 1886 by-election in the Western Maori electorate, he came last out of five candidates.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ Church, Ian. "Ngawaka Taurua". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. ↑ "Wanganui Herald". Wanganui Herald. Vol. XXI, no. 6117. 11 January 1887. p. 2. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
  3. ↑ "The Western Maori Election". The Evening Post. Vol. XXXII, no. 191. 30 December 1886. p. 2. Retrieved 16 March 2014.


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