Pirimi Pererika Tahiwi


Pirimi Pererika Tahiwi was a notable New Zealand schoolteacher, rugby player, soldier, musician, and community leader. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Whakaue and Te Arawa iwi. He was born in Ōtaki, Manawatu/Horowhenua, New Zealand in 1890. Kingi Te Ahoaho Tahiwi was an elder brother.