MURIWAI, or TUKU TAKE, was the head chief of the Popoto hapu of Ngapuhi, having his fighting pa at Karewa ki Runga, on the Hokianga river. He always opposed Hongi till 1826, when they fought together at Kaipara, defeating the Ngati-Whatua, who had treacherously attacked the Ngapuhi after being feasted by them. Muriwai was killed at Te Wera's attack on Rangihoua, Mahia, in 1826.

S. P. Smith; Marsden, L. and J.; J. Marmon in N.Z. Herald, Oct-Dec 1880.

Reference: Volume 2, page 58

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