Waima

Waima is in Hokianga, and only a few miles distance from us.

A Narrative of a Nine Months' Residence in New Zealand in 1827 Augustus Earle

Supposing he was killed, our natives (for the natives of Waima fled as soon as matters assumed a serious aspect) no longer regarded matters lightly, but turned round in great rage, for they also were in the act of retreating, and singled out Whareumu as a satisfaction for Muriwai.

A Narrative of a Nine Months' Residence in New Zealand in 1827 Augustus Earle

After robbing the natives of Waima of their potatoes, etc., peace was made, and no further evil consequences seemed likely to arise.

A Narrative of a Nine Months' Residence in New Zealand in 1827 Augustus Earle

On the morning of the 15th a quarrel ensued between the 400 Bay of Islanders and the natives of Waima, our natives also having now become their allies.

A Narrative of a Nine Months' Residence in New Zealand in 1827 Augustus Earle

Waima, where he found Patuone and all the natives and other chiefs of our district.

A Narrative of a Nine Months' Residence in New Zealand in 1827 Augustus Earle

The cause of the quarrel was this: Tiki had had some of his pigs stolen by the natives of Waima, and he was seeking utu by robbing their sweet potato plantations, for which he was shot.

A Narrative of a Nine Months' Residence in New Zealand in 1827 Augustus Earle

Later, they had a swell time, speed jetting at the Waima waters.

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Later, they had a swell time, speed jetting at the Waima waters.

The Financial Express 2009

Later, they had a swell time, speed jetting at the Waima waters.

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"On the same day that Hongi died at Whangaroa a son of the late Pomare's, named Tiki, was killed at Waima by a chief of the tribe called

A Narrative of a Nine Months' Residence in New Zealand in 1827 Augustus Earle