Murupaenga (died 1826) was a notable New Zealand tribal leader and war leader of the Ngāti Rango (or Ngāti Rongo)[1] hapū (subtribe) of the Ngāti Whātua iwi.[2] He was a leader in many battles including the defeat of Ngāpuhi forces by Ngāti Whātua in the Te Kai-a-te-karoro battle at Moremonui in 1807 or 1808.[2] Ngāti Rango lived in the South Kaipara area[1] and Murupaenga lived at Makarau during the time when he was most prominent.[2]
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