Kotiro (Mary) HINERANGI was taken from Taranaki in a raid by Hongi Hika to support his production of flax to trade for muskets. She became closely associated to the Church Missionary Society in Paihia. With the union of Alexander GRAY and Mary, they were to historically challenge various elements at play in the Bay of Islands. Much of their story and family have only been superficially covered.
Their marriage was the first registered at the Church Missionary Societies Church in Paihia. Rev William WILLIAMS married them.