Where is the Maungaroa marae in New Zealand?
Maungaroa marae is located in Maungaroa, about 4 km east of Te Kaha on State Highway 35. Its principal hapū is Te Whānau a Kaiaio of Te Whānau a Apanui iwi. The wharenui is called Kaiaio and the wharekai is Te Ikiwa o Rehua.
What does Maungarei stand for in New Zealand?
Maungarei means ‘watchful mountain’ and is a reference to this maunga as a highly strategic vantage point, and the ability of the inhabitants to resist attack. Maungarei is one of best preserved maunga pā (village settlement) in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland and occupation by Māori dates to around 1400AD.
When was the Maungarei PA built in Auckland?
Maungarei is one of best preserved maunga pā (village settlement) in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland and occupation by Māori dates to around 1400AD. The main construction of pā terraces and pits that we see today have been dated date back to the mid-sixteenth and late-seventeenth centuries.
When did the marae in Mt Wellington open?
The community marae was a focal point for Panmure and Glen Innes Maori after opening in 1980 but was abandoned and fell into disrepair. HISTORIC ORIGINS: 1860 settler Thomas Morrin’s house around 1900 on the north face of Mt Wellington.
What is the name of the marae in Te Kaha?
Te Kaha marae is located in Te Kaha. Its principal hapū is Te Whānau a Te Ēhutu of Te Whānau a Apanui iwi. The wharenui is called Tūkākī and the wharekai are Rangiwhakapunea and Karipori. The marae connects ancestrally to Mātaatua and Tauri-mai-tawhiti waka, the maunga Kakanui and Maungaroa, and the awa Kereu and Maraetai.
Where to stay in Te Kaha South Africa?
Fishing along the coast is very popular. Continuing on SH35 you will find the Te Kaha RSA and the Te Kaha Beach Hotel . On past the Marae you will find the Te Kaha Holiday Park Motels & Café, General Store and Takeaways, overlooking the bay. Post Shop, Lotto, accommodation, café.
What can you do at Te Kaha Tukaki?
At Te Kaha Tukaki, a beautifully carved meeting house (see photo below) and the remains of old fortification can be seen. An early whaling settlement, farming increased as whale numbers dwindled. In more recent years Te Kaha’s ideal climate has lead to many kiwifruit orchards being established.