Kingi Te Ahoaho Tahiwi (1 December 1883 – 20 December 1948) was a notable New Zealand teacher, interpreter, translator, rugby official and musician.
Tahiwi was born in à Âtaki, New Zealand, in 1883. He was of MÃÂori descent and affiliated to the NgÃÂti Raukawa, NgÃÂti Whakaue and Te Arawa iwi. His father was Rawiri Rota Tahiwi of NgÃÂti Ruakawa and he was related to the Ngati Whakaue section of Te Arawa through his maternal line. Pirimi Pererika Tahiwi was one of his younger brothers. He was educated at à Âtaki and Te Aute college, where he later became an assistant master.
He was employed by the Department of Maori Affairs from 1915 until his death in 1948. He chaired the executive of the NgÃÂti PÃ Âneke MÃÂori Association and both the Poneke tribal and executive committees.
In 1926, Tahiwi became the secretary of the Maori Rugby Advisory Board. From 1927 until his death in 1948 he was the Board's representative on the executive of the New Zealand Rugby Union. He was also involved with administration of cricket, hockey, and athletics, as well as the New Zealand Maori Lawn Tennis Association.
In the 1946 New Year Honours, Tahiwi was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services in connection with the organisation of the MÃÂori war effort.
Tahiwi died on 20 December 1948 in Wellington.