Te Whiti o Rongomai

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Te_Whiti_o_Rongomai Te Whiti was born in Ngamotu, Taranaki, New Zealand in 1830, the son of Hone Kakahi of the Te Ati Awa tribe and Rangi Kauwau. Educated at a mission school, he later set up a flour mill in Warea. In 1860 Te Whiti was responsible for saving the lives of the crew and passengers…