5. 1869 – After the Battle of Ngatapa, his forces were defeated, and many of his followers were captured and executed.
9. 1893 – He passed away in Ōhiwa, near Whakatāne, remembered as a spiritual leader and revolutionary.
4. 1868 – In retaliation for perceived betrayals, he led an attack on Poverty Bay, resulting in the deaths of around 54 settlers and Māori aligned with the government.
2. 1865 – During the East Coast wars, Te Kooti was accused of aiding anti-government forces and deported to the Chatham Islands without trial.
3. 1866 – While in exile, he founded the Ringatū faith based on his spiritual visions.
6. 1872 – Te Kooti sought refuge in the King Country, under the protection of the Māori King Movement.
7. 1883 – He was formally pardoned by the government, though his lands were never returned.
3. 1868 – Te Kooti orchestrated an escape from the Chatham Islands with nearly 300 followers on the ship Rifleman.
8. 1891 – Te Kooti continued to spread the Ringatū faith, which remains significant in Māori culture today.
- 1832 – Te Kooti Arikirangi Te Turuki was born in Poverty Bay (modern-day Gisborne), part of the Rongowhakaata iwi.