Mahurangi Island was purchased by the Crown from Maihi Te Hinaki and Tamatea of Ngati Paua in November 1859 for £12.1
The same day four islands known as the Purangi Islands were purchased by the Crown from Maka and Wiremu Maka of Ngati Paoa for £6.2 The four islands were Motu Eka, Poekeeke, Motu Roa and Te Hoho.
James Preece was the Crown's purchase officer for both purchases.
Extinguishment of Native title to Mahurangi Island (84 acres) and the Purangi Islands (20 acres) was notified in January 1862.3
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