Paora Kaiwhata (died 19 May 1892) was a New Zealand tribal leader.
Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāti Kahungunu iwi.
He was born in Rakato Pa, on the shore of Oingo Lake, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
His father was Rawiri Tareahi and his mother was Whareunga.
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