PAERAU TE RANGI KAITIPUAKE, a prominent chief in the nineteenth century, went in Oct 1863 with Te Heuheu and 300 followers to Waikato to assist in the King movement. In Nov 1867 he visited Napier, ostensibly to make peace, but was warned to leave. In Aug 1869 Paerau and Te Kooti swept down the Mohaka valley, sacking villages and farms. In May 1870 Paerau was inclined to break away from Te Kooti and he approached Preece (q.v.) at Ahikereru and offered to open his country to the pursuing troops. In May 1871 he welcomed Mair and Preece at Ruatahuna, and assisted in the burial of Captain Travers. Thereafter he did what he could to protect his people against pressure from Te Kooti, and in Sep took the field with a small body of scouts in pursuit of him.

Lambert; Cowan.

Reference: Volume 2, page 74

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