 Some Tūhoe Ringatū turned against him and guided the soldiers to Te Kooti's hidden camps.He lived in the King Country with permission of the Māori King but relationships was made difficult by te Kooti's lifestyle and beliefs, which was in direct contrast to the sober, conservative life style of the King.In particular, his habit of carrying a loaded revolver, drinking rum and living with many women strained relations with the Māori King Movement.