She was born at Whatiwhatihoe, near Pirongia, daughter of Te Tahuna Herangi and Tiahuia, who was daughter, by his principal wife, of the second Māori King, Tawhiao Te Wherowhero.
She was born at Whatiwhatihoe. This was near Pirongia of the second Māori King. Tawhiao Te Wherowhero was the second Māori King. Pirongia was daughter of Te Tahuna Herangi. Pirongia was daughter of Tiahuia. Te Tahuna Herangi was daughter. This was by his principal wife. Tiahuia was daughter. This was by his principal wife.