Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Ruatara

Māori chief of the Te Hikutu clan, who first visited Sydney in 1805 with the intention of developing trade ties. He introduced wheat to New Zealand and was also host to the first Christian missionary, Samuel Marsden.

Milestone
Born
1787
Died
New Zealand
03 Mar 1815
Name
Alternate
Duaerra
Occupation