Lucy Takiora Lord (9 October 1842 â 3 September 1893) was a New Zealand guide and interpreter. She is known for her role as an interpreter between MÃÂori peoples and English colonizers. She is considered a controversial figure due to her assistance in the selling of MÃÂori land to PÃÂkehÃÂ.
She was born in Russell, Northland, New Zealand on 9 October 1842. She was the daughter of the MÃÂori Kotiro Hinerangi and the English shop owner William Lord. Lord, alongside her first husband, Te Mahuki, were known as guides and interpreters for Gustavus von Tempsky and British troops during the New Zealand Wars in the 1860s. Later, she acted as an interpreter during land purchases of MÃÂori land.
Throughout her life she was known by many names including Louisa Grey, Lucy Elizabeth, Takiora Grey, Bloody Mary, Mrs Blake and Lucy D'Alton.
She married Joseph Dalton in 1878 under the name Louisa Grey.
She died on 3 September 1893 at New Plymouth hospital.
In July 2021 a play called Kà «papa based on the life of Lucy Takiora Lord written by Nicola Kawana premiered. The play was presented by Te Pou Theatre in Auckland and directed by Erina Daniels.