Kaperiere Parahi - Our Missing Pieces

Merania was born in 1900 at Tawata, but grew up in Tokaanu, and went to school in Little Waihi.  Her Father was Kaperiere, known as Peri Parahi.  In an account to her son, Tom Teika; Merania said that her father had been  initially captured by Te Kere Ngataierua (Prophet & Founder of the Pae tiuihou movement), but in due course became one of his followers/disciples; and that he possibly married one of Te Kere's daughters.

It is interesting to note that Te Kere spent two years in Tokaanu; and history tells that the movement itself was first established there, between 1883 - 1885.  He was brought in as a peacemaker, and was given land to use for his own purposes while he was there.  This land was at Little Waihi

The Investigation of the Title of the Tokaanu Block took place in April 1899.  One year before Merania was born.  Its assumed that Kaperiere would have had to have been present during the court case, to warrant inclusion on the list of owners.  However, Merania states she was born in Tawata, so her Mother was there in any case.  Also noteworthy, is Te Kere's death date of 1901, at Tawata (aged 80 years old).

Merania's birthplace is a minor clue to the identity of her Mother; and to further track the origins of her father.  The inclusion of Peri as an owner in the Tokaanu Township means he was definitely one of the hapuu of Southern Tuwharetoa.

Missing Pieces
(1)  The identity of Kaperiere Parahi's Parents; and tracing his hapuu. 
(2)  Any relevant family information.