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The Chief and the Empire: The incredible story of Te Pahi, the Maori trailblazer betrayed by the Crown

By Eugene Bingham
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By Eugene Bingham
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A forgotten hero. A fatal misunderstanding. A story that shaped two nations.

The Chief and the Empire uncovers the extraordinary true tale of Te Tai Tokerau rangatira Te Pahi — the first influential Maori leader to cross the Tasman — whose curiosity about the Pakeha world forged alliances, saved lives, and ultimately cost him his own.



On a visit to Sydney in 1805 Te Pahi was feted as a celebrity. He built close ties with the Governor of NSW, Philip Gidley King, even staying as a guest in...