Tamati Waka Nene was a prominent Māori chief of the Ngāpuhi iwi in New Zealand during the 19th century. He played a significant role in the early interactions between Māori and European settlers, advocating for peaceful relations and the protection of Māori land rights. Nene was known for his leadership and diplomacy, particularly during the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. He supported the treaty as a means to establish a legal framework for coexistence, although he later became critical of its implementation and the impact of colonization on Māori communities.