Te Huruhuru

Description

Last NameTe HuruhuruAlternative NameHuruhuruSummaryNgāi Tahu rangatiraDescriptionTe Huruhuru was a Ngāi Tahu leader. In 1854 while living at Te Waimatemate he met with the first European settler to the area, Michael Studholme. The two men made men made several agreements, and Studholme established the run 'Te Waimate'.

For a fuller account of Te Huruhuru's life please follow the link below.External LinkDNZB: Te HuruhuruDate of Birth1800?Date of Death1861SubjectEarly MāoriBiography

Newspaper Clipping

Foundation Stone For New Bridge Laid by Minister

Footsteps that led towards Waimate

Huruhuru - The Man Who Welcomed Michael Studholme

Maoris of Ngai Tahu Tribe Who Welcomed Studholme Came From West Coast Area

Waimate One Hundred Years Old On Sunday

Obituary: Ruth Hill, Death Of Chief Huruhuru's Descendant

Before the White Man Came, Mackenzie Country Was Happy Hunting Ground Of The Maori

Te Wai-mate-mate A Century Ago Is Now Waimate

Photograph

Waimate memorial whare

Te Huruhuru / Studholme Memorial

Waimate Grain Silo murals, Te Huruhuru and Michael Studholme

Publication

South Canterbury Photo Magazine Vol 1 No 3 March-April 1973

Place

Te Waimate Station

Michael Studholme and Te Huruhuru as depicted on the silos at Waimate.

Connections

PersonMichael StudholmePlaceWaimate