TE AO, TE PUKE (1834-86) a chief of Ngati-Raukawa, came early under missionary influence and was a capable, efficient sheep farmer at Otaki. He was M.H.R. for the Western Maori from 1884 till his death (on 23 Oct 1886).

His relative, ROPATA TE AO, who was the son of Te Aotutahanga and Te Raute, represented the Western Maori in Parliament from 1894-96. He was an elder of the Ngati-Raukawa and also belonged to Otaki. He died on 23 Apr 1908.

Cowan and Pomare, Legends of the Maori; S. P. Smith, Wars; Te Korimako, 15 Dec 1886; N.Z. Herald, 23 Aug 1884.

Reference: Volume 1, page 24

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