Mārama signed the Treaty of Waitangi on 28 April 1840 at Kaitāia.
As Miria Simpson noted, Mārama is usually a woman's name. This would make her one of an important group of Māori women who signed the Treaty of Waitangi.
Mārama
In 1840 more than 500 chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand’s founding document. Ngā Tohu, when complete, will contain a biographical sketch of each signatory.
Signing
| Signature | Sheet | Signed as | Probable name | Tribe | Hapū | Signing Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188 | Sheet 1 — The Waitangi Sheet | Marama? / Maiapia? | Mārama | Te Rarawa? | Ngāi Takoto? | Kaitāia, 28 April 1840 |
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