Pirimi Pererika Tahiwi (16 September 1890 – 30 July 1969) was a notable New Zealand schoolteacher, rugby player, soldier, musician, and community leader. Of MÃÂori descent, he identified with the NgÃÂti Raukawa, NgÃÂti Whakaue and Te Arawa iwi (tribe). He was born in à Âtaki, Manawatu/Horowhenua, New Zealand in 1890. Kingi Te Ahoaho Tahiwi was an elder brother.