A chieftainess of Ngai Te Rangiita, Ngati Turahi, Ngati Kahungunu, Ngai Te Whatuiapiti and Ngati Tuwharetoa descent. She married the chief Henare Tomoana in 1852. She was a political secretary, land advocate and women's suffrage advocate. They had one surviving child Paraire Henare Tomoana, who was a sportsman, composer and newspaper publisher.
Tomoana, Akenihi Patoka, -1908
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Akenihi, wife of Henare Tomoana
Date: [Between 1870 and 1880]
From: Carnell, Samuel 1832-1920 :Maori portrait negatives
Reference: 1/4-022200-G
Description: Carte de visite portrait of Akenihi, wife of Henare Tomoana, taken, probably in the 1870s, by Samuel Carnell of Napier. Dated from use of wet collodion process. Identified by Patrick Parsons. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Wet collodion glass negative 4.25 x 3.25 inches