TE TUHI (1797-1824), younger brother of Korokoro (q.v.), was born about 1797. He was called also George Tui and Tupaea. When Te Tuhi was in Port Jackson with Samuel Marsden early in 1814 he attached himself to Kendall and taught him the language. He sailed to Bay of Islands in the Active in Mar and Nov 1814. He lived for two years at Parramatta and at Marsden's desire went to England (1818) with Titore, and returned to New South Wales in the brig Baring with J. G. Butler. Several times he was seriously ill while abroad. He returned to Bay of Islands with Marsden in the General Gates (1819). He spoke English well and wore a blue uniform and cocked hat which he had obtained in England. Tuhi succumbed to the temptation to use his guns on old tribal enemies. He joined Korokoro against Hongi, and boasted of great barbarities (including cannibalism) which his men had practised during the fighting at the Thames. He was, nevertheless, very serviceable to Marsden in his dealings with the Southern tribes, especially on board the Dromedary, when she was negotiating for spars at Coromandel. After the death of Korokoro Tuhi became leader, but he survived only a few months, dying on board the whaler Mary on 17 Oct 1824.

S.P. Smith, Wars; Marsden, L. and J. and Lieutenants; Ramsden.

Reference: Volume 2, page 203

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