Surname: Maning Forename(s): Frederick Edward b. 5 July 1811. d. 25 July 1883. Nationality: Irish. VIAF.
Poet. Born in Dublin. Son of Frederick Maning and Mary (née Barrett). Lived in Hokianga
harbour, New Zealand. Worked as a variety of roles operating trading establishments
to integrate with Maori society until he was able to buy land. Upon retiring from
business, Maning was appointed as a judge on the Maori land court. Married a Maori
woman, Moengaroa, in 1839. Author of several texts about New Zealand and the Maori,
most notably the partially autobiographical Old New Zealand (1863). Biographical information: ODNB. (BGL)