Rātana was of the Ngati Apa and Ngā Wairiki iwi--his subtribes were Nga Ariki, Ngāti Hikapirau, Ngāti Rangiwaho, Ngāti Kiriwheke and Ngati Kauae--and on his mother's side he was of Ngā Rauru Kiitahi, His mother belonging to the Rangitaawhi Hapū.
Rātana was of the Ngati Apa and Ngā Wairiki iwi. He was of Ngā Rauru Kiitahi. This was on his mother's side. Ngā Rauru Kiitahi was his mother. This mother was belonging to the Rangitaawhi Hapū.