TE HORI, PITA (? 1805-1872) was a lineal descendant of Tuahuriri, the founder of the Ngai Tahu tribe. A courageous warrior, he took part in the defence of Kaiapohia and was taken prisoner by Te Rauparaha (1827), but escaped and took part in Taiaroa's expedition against the Ngati-Toa at Queen Charlotte Sound. Pita was one of the envoys to arrange a peace, and he resided thereafter in Waikato till 1844, when he returned to take part in the sale of the Canterbury block. He died in Aug 1872.

The Press, 5 Sep 1904.

Reference: Volume 1, page 223

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