MAUMAU, RI (?1812-88), a chieftainess of Ngapuhi and Rarawa, of very illustrious lineage, who attended the confederation of chiefs (1828). She followed Heke in many of his journeys, and was sent by him to Waimate in 1845 to be out of harm's way in the new style of warfare. There she lived a solitary existence, though frequently consulted, till her death (21 Apr 1888).

Hare Hongi in N.Z. Herald, 5 May 1888.

Reference: Volume 2, page 40

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