TE HOIKA, WIREMU NAHIRA (?1812-1903) a Ngati-Tahu chieftain, was born at Kaiapohia, and took part in the last tribal wars. He escaped from one of the raids of Te Rauparaha, but was captured at the sack of Kaiapohia and afterwards released. In 1844 he was present at the sale of the South Island lands, and he was also present when Kemp arrived in the Fly at Akaroa harbour to pay for the block. Te Hoika gave evidence in the native land court (1878) and before the royal commission (1879) tending to show that threats had been used to induce the natives to agree to the sale. In 1850 he settled at Tuahiwi, Canterbury. He assisted Canon Stack to obtain the church glebe in 1859, and was present at the laying of the foundation stone of St Stephen's (1867). For some years he was chairman of the runanga. He died on 8 Dec 1903.

The Press, 6 Feb 1903.

Reference: Volume 1, page 219

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