Rangi Topeora

Rangi Kuīni Wikitōria Topeora (?–1865-1873?) was a notable New Zealand tribal leader, peacemaker and composer of waiata. Of Māori descent, she identified with the Ngati Toa iwi. She was born in Kawhia, King Country, New Zealand.[1]

Rangi Topeora by Gottfried Lindauer circa 1863

Topeora signed the Treaty of Waitangi in Kapiti on 14 May 1840.[2]

References

Sparks, Teremoana and Oliver, W. H. "Topeora, Rangi Te Kuini". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
"Treaty of Waitangi - Māori women signatories". Auckland Council. Retrieved 7 May 2016.

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[DNZB_Topeora-1] Sparks, Teremoana and Oliver, W. H. "Topeora, Rangi Te Kuini". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

[AucklandLibraries_WomenSignatories-2] "Treaty of Waitangi - Māori women signatories". Auckland Council. Retrieved 7 May 2016.