Ngati Toa, led by Te Rauparaha, is a custom civilization mod by More Civilisations, with contributions from DarthKyofu, EmeraldRange, Janboruta, JFD, NopeCopter, Reedstile, and Typhlomence. It disables Te Rauparaha's Maori if used alongside the Polynesia Civilization Pack, and makes changes to Kamehameha's Polynesia if not.
This mod requires Brave New World.
Overview[]
Ngati Toa[]
Ngati Toa, also called Ngati Toarangatira or Ngati Toa Rangatira, is a Maori iwi (tribe) based in the southern North Island and the northern South Island of New Zealand. The iwi is centred around Porirua, Plimmerton, Kapiti, Blenheim and Arapaoa Island. It has four marae: Takapuwahia and Hongoeka in Porirua City, and Whakatu and Wairau in the South Island. Ngati Toa's governing body has the name Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira.[NEWLINE][NEWLINE]The iwi traces its descent from the eponymous ancestor Toarangatira. Ngati Toa lived in the Kawhia region of the North Island until the 1820s, when forced out by conflict with other Tainui iwi, led by Potatau Te Wherowhero, who later became the first Maori King. Ngati Toa, Ngati Rarua and Ngati Koata, led by Te Rauparaha, escaped south and invaded Taranaki and the Wellington regions together with three other iwi. Together they fought and conquered the people of Wellington, Ngati Ira, who practically ceased to exist as an independently. After the 1820s, the region conquered by Ngati Toa extended from Miria-te-kakara at Rangitikei to Wellington, and across Cook Strait to Wairau and Nelson.
Te Rauparaha[]
When the British settlers came to New Zealand and asked the indigenous Māori who was the greatest chief in New Zealand, they would likely have told responded with Te Rauparaha, nicknamed the “Napoleon of the South” due to his immense military accomplishments. This fearsome chief was undoubtable worthy of this title, given his tactical mind and cunning strategies which empowered his tribe to win over others during the Gunpowder Wars, which devastated so many others. Altogether a fantastic military leader and a diplomatic genius, Te Rauparaha was what the Māori needed during the time of turmoil brought about by the advent of British colonialism into the south Pacific, given he managed to prioritise both his tribe and the Māori as a whole against the impending British storm. To this end, Te Rauparaha’s immortal war dance - the Haka - lives on as an integral part of the modern-day nation of New Zealand’s culture.
Dawn of Man[]
Art by Janboruta
Greetings Te Rauparaha, noble Rangatira of the Māori people! May Tumatauenga and Tangaroa bestow their blessings upon you! You were the leader of the Ngati Toa, a proud Iwi famed for their valour upon the field of battle amongst friend and foe alike. When the European powers came to the islands of Aotearoa, you resisted their incursions into your lands while at the same time utilising their superior weaponry - the musket - to give you an advantage over your foes with whom your people had fought for centuries prior. It was with these conquests that your name came to be known far and wide, earning you a place among the greatest military minds of the age. Your achievements were not limited to the battlefield, however. It was your ability as a negotiator which successfully stemmed the tide of European settlement upon your lands through peace, not war. Yet not all of your people were as willing to support a peaceful solution, with many choosing to take up arms against the colonists. While maintaining a friendly relation with the colonists, you supported the opposition through the supply of intelligence, an act which would be your undoing. Yet even in prison you fostered your legacy, creating a powerful haka which came to embody the mana of the Māori on a global scale long after your death.
Great Te Rauparaha, the Māori are once again under threat of invasion from imperial powers, and are in dire need of a strong, battle-hardened leader! Te Rauparaha, the gods and your people call to you to protect your lands against all foes. Can you reprise your role as general and chief? Can you fend off all those who would doubt your sovereignty? Can you build a civilization that can stand the test of time?
Introduction: Welcome! I am Te Rauparaha, Rangatira of the Māori. How may my people help yours?
Introduction: Ahh, who has Tangaroa brought to our shores? Welcome to the lands of the Māori people.
Defeat: May my head be a sacrifice for my fellow men. Our resilient spirit will not broken.
Unique Attributes[]
Ngati Toa (Te Rauparaha)
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Waters of Greenstone Every time an enemy unit is defeated in battle, receive 25% of the |
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Toa Tewhatewha (Swordsman)
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Waka Taua (Caravel | Carrack - Enlightenment Era)
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Polynesia (Kamehameha)
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Koa (Longswordsman)
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City List
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Spy List
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Music[]
Mod Support[]
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Additional Achievements
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Ethnic Units/R.E.D.
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Map Labels
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Unique Cultural Influence
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YnAEMP
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Additional Achievements[]
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Napoleon of the South Seas | Beat the game on any difficulty setting as Te Rauparaha. |
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Ka mate! | As Ngati Toa, compose a Great Work of Music adjacent to an enemy unit. |
Unique Cultural Influence[]
"Our people are now whirling purerehua and sailing in your waka. I worry the rest of the world will succumb to the influence of your culture."
Full Credits List[]
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| Latest Version: | v 1 |
| Last Updated: | April 2025 |
- Pouakai: Author
- DarthKyofu: Art (Civilization Icon)
- Janboruta: Art (Unit Icon)
- JFD: Lua
- NopeCopter: Lua
- Reedstilt: Text
- Typhlomence: 3D