Hamiora Tu. A chief of the Ngaiterangi tribe of Tauranga. During the fighting at Tauranga in 1864 he was one of the few Natives who remained loyal to the Queen. He and his cousin Rauiera  Te Hiahia acted as guides to General Cameron's forces. He was a large land owner in the Tauranga District and received large reserves within the confiscated district in consideration of his services. He was honest and generous in disposition, and liked by the European settlers.

James Mackay.

Late Civil Commissioner NZ