The Chief and the Empire by Eugene Bingham

Te Pahi’s remarkable journey and colonial betrayal

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The Chief and the Empire tells the extraordinary story of Te Pahi, a Māori rangatira whose encounters with Europeans placed him at the centre of a rapidly changing world. Eugene Bingham traces Te Pahi’s journey from the Bay of Islands to colonial Sydney, his relationships with governors and missionaries, and the devastating consequences of misunderstanding and imperial ambition. Drawing together historical evidence and vivid storytelling, the book examines early contact, diplomacy, violence and the Crown’s betrayal of a remarkable leader. It is a compelling account of Aotearoa New Zealand’s past and the forces that shaped its future.