Kahungunu accepted the challenge, and after numerous trials succeeded in obtaining Rongomaiwahine's consent to marry. Haere mai I runga I te taur nui o Awatea. A chief will be a friend in disaster and will not forsake you. A chief will be a friend in disaster and not not forsake you. "Ko Kahuranaki te maunga, ko Poukawa te moana, ko Ngati Te Rangikoianake te Iwi". Kia patu ake ki te whai ao, The finest chieftain is like the manu-whakatau, the moa (a superior bird). After a lengthy period of migrations, movements and alliances the larger and dominant Iwi of Te Aitanga A Mahaki, Rongowhakaata and Ngai Tamanuhiri (earlier known as Ngai Tahu Po) and their affiliated Hapu had established themselves as the Tangata Whenua of Turanganui A Kiwa by the time Captain Cook arrived on the Endeavour in 1769. He pukepuke maunga, e pikitia e te tangata; he pukepuke moana, e ekenguia e te waka; he pukepuke tangata; e kore e pikitia e te tangata. While encamped lesser chiefs stood to exhort the warriors but Tamaterangi kept his seat. Check it out! Tahuroa had Hautapu. Ngti Kahu take their name from their founding ancestress, Kahutianui, and link their ancestry back to the waka Mmaru. He Tauranga uta, he toka t moana. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand Volume 12, 1879, He pukepuke maunga, e pikitia e te tangata; he pukepuke moana, e ekeina e te waka; he pukepuke tangata, ekore e pikitia e te tangata. The first election for the new board took place in March 1997. Within Taraia's lifetime, Heretaunga was brought under the control of his people, who became the first of the Ngti Kahungunu in that area. It was whilst retrieving his wayward kite from the roof-top of his fathers house that Ruatapu was condemned an illegitimate son, "ka kii a Ruatapu e Uenuku ki te tamameamea". Ruapani had three wives who between them gave him numerous children including sets of twins and triplets. This is a metaphor applied to a warrior who drives all opposition before him. They saying, apparently, was the proverbial basis for much union. A hawk in the sky, a rail in a hidden place. Ka maru koe i tku preke, he kahu ptongatonga. Kk tatak n te wao t, he tangata tohu taua, tohu marae. Postal Address:PO Box 12129,Ahuriri,Napier 4144. Physical Address:2 Wellesley Road,Napier. They started a discussion of the relevant merits of their respective diets. Then man who holds the weapon is a rock in defense but one who is expert at food production is a sheltering tree. Out of jealousy and concern for his and his son's continued mana Rakaihikuroa slew his nephews. 2582. Generally there were two reasons for this. Over the years the swamp has been drained and filled with land fill. 867. Postal Address:8 Kauru Road,Waipatu,Hastings 4172. He tangata an te tangata ki tna kinga, , he ariki ki tna iwi. For more information on marae and hap visit the Ngti Kahungunu website. This example refers to cultural icons like the old Ngaruroro River which marks our northern most boundary and the western boundary to the Ruahine ranges. N.B.Note the play on the three mountspukepuke; which are wholly lost in translation. The red hand denotes the hand of a chief or accepted leader. Stand firm and compact as the surf-beaten rock in the ocean! And yet, if it were wet, what then? The kauri bearing tides of the western sea. Te whakangungu nei ki ng tara-a-whai o rai-te-uru. [1] It is closely connected to the Ngti Kahungunu iwi. Ngati Kahungunu te iwi whanui Our pepeha acts as a cultural summary of who we are, our whakapapa and what cultural land marks define our traditional boundaries. These pictures were supplied by several whnau members at a Korongata Marae Whakapapa Wananga held in August 2008. Only big eels enter my trap. The chairperson of the board of trustees usually represents the iwi in political affairs. However, there were many raupo homes, with dirt floors that were occupied by whnau. 440. 660. Used sometimes for raising a weak or impoverished chief or tribe, by alliance or marriage with a stronger one. Here the kahu is a metaphor for a chief. The former were the people of the ancestor Te Whatuipiti, a great-great-grandson of Rkei-hikuroa, from his second marriage. Ko te tohu I te rangatira he ptaka wahairo e t n I roto I te p twatawata. He mra whautuutu ki te rangatira, he mra tiria, he mra mate ki te ware, e kore e tiria. Rohe: Wairoa ki Wairarapa. Additionally, 'D' Company also consisted of some soldiers from the Pacific Islands, and from the Chatham Islands and Stewart Island. Who can take a strong chief captive. The latter were the descendants of Taraia. He is also known to have descended from other ancestral waka that came to the East Coast. The white hawk stands for a prominent chief. Ngti Rongomaiwahine or Rongomaiwahine is a Mori iwi (tribe) traditionally centred in the Mhia Peninsula on the North Island of New Zealand. The boulder standing in the ocean. %PDF-1.5 In fighting continued between the direct descendants of Ruapani and Kahungunu Groups migrated into and out of Turanganui A Kiwa as a result of fighting, exile, overcrowding and power struggles typical to the development of societies. 1038. Ko te uri o Te Aho, the kai te ahi, te waka haua, te kupenga te tia. 764. But when news reached the alliance that a huge coalition of Waikato and Tuwharetoa warriors were amassing to attack Heretaunga, Te Wera agreed to protect Te Pareihe and the Ngti Kahungunu at his fortress settlement in Mhia. Let not mine be wetted: the passive being the more genteel, or mannerly, way of expressing it. Posted at 01:41h . 1612. 2506. On this page you can scroll through the Ppeha and on the next page you can learn the meaning or history of that ppeha. As Ngati Poporo we are Uri of Nukanoa and his wives Te Wharemuka and Te Mouha who were sisters and granddaughters of his half brother Hikawera tuarua. [1], The tribe is organised into six geographical and administrative divisions: Wairoa, Te Whanganui--Orot, Heretaunga, Tamatea, Tmaki-nui-a Rua and Wairarapa. With the help of Maori Access and work schemes, the present kai hall would be ready and dedicated as the kai hall. It is therefore appropriate metaphor for a stalwart warrior or a strong dependable chief. I suspect this arose from the old manner of dressing their hair, He ika kai ake i raro. Kaua e rangiruatia te hpai o te hoe; e kore t ttou waka e ki uta. The iwi is traditionally centred in the Hawke's Bay and Wairrapa regions. Let the sparrow hawk be snared but spare the harrier hawk and let it fly. [9] By the late 1830s hostilities had ended and the Ngti Kahungunu diaspora began returning to Heretaunga. An allusion is here made to the ends ofkumara, or sweet potatoes; in planting, they make use of the sprouting end of the root as seed, and so, sometimes, place two such ends in one little hillock to make sure of plants. It broadcasts from Hastings, and is available on 94.3 FM and 765 AM in Hawkes Bay. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand Volume 12, 1879. 1556. pirana Ngata and Maui Pomare were the most aggressive proponents of Mori enlistment, and in Ngti Kahungunu they received the support of Paraire Tomoana, who was the son of the chief Henare Tomoana. - 6\-8`#/lC{zh>ue Kaiwhakarite for Tangihanga Process during Covid-19 period - Tai Gemmell 027 286 6938 Kai Hau Kai Initial Contact: Melissa Ihaka 027 955 0533 melissa@kahungunu.iwi.nz Contact Information Physical Address: Rear Entrance Postal Address: Phone: 06 377 5436 Email Address: mariana@kahungunuwairarapa.iwi.nz Marae Map (click here) Moteo Marae is one of the many hearts of our local iwi Ngati Kahungunu. The maunga Kahuranaki is located on the eastern most boundary but no reference identifies the southern boundary. He whare mihi t ki roto ki te p tatawata, he tohu n te rangatira; he whare maihi t kit e w kei te paenga, he kai n te ahi. There were no borders or boundaries, it was believed that all that was in and on the earth, air and sea, was abundance for the welfare and survival of the children of Papatuanuku. Tribal leader and major runholder. Te toka t moana. The family therefore adopted the name Awatere. My strength is not that of a single warrior but that of many. Here Huata was referring to the collective effort necessary for the success of the periodical Te Toa Takitini, but the ppeha applies equally in any situation where the combined efforts of many are needed to complete a project. The boundary described above is included in Ngti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporation (NKII) onstitution and is generally accepted as the Ngti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa boundary in this political context. In accordance with the constitution of Ngti Kahungunu Iwi Inc, the board of trustees consists of ten tangata whenua representatives:[20]. According to one account, Kahungunu was the great-grandson of Tamatea and was born in present-day Kaitaia. Kitea te nga n te haku. In 1908, Te Whare Tipuna Hikawera was built and is said to have been a project instigated by three Kuia, Ani Kamau, Keita Puriri and Tiniripene Hapi. 900. Meaning: From trifling disputes bloody wars arise, ending in the death of chiefs;often poetically termedika= fish. These are but a few events where the flight of the manutukutuku plays a role. While NKII is the mandated iwi organisation (MIO) in charge of iwi development and overseeing the fisheries settlement it received in 2004, Ngti Kahungunu have settled their Treaty settlements of historical grievances on a hapu basis. Iwi Aquaculture Organisation in the Mori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004. Leave (your) goods anywhere; here is the power and might of the Rising-tide. Postal Address:PO Box 2406,Hastings 4153. It became known therefore as a symbol of chieftainship and was worn by chiefs who were able to obtain it as a cloth like fillet for their hair. Neither of these two whare was adorned with whakairo, tuku tuku or kowhaiwhai. This is one who has the respect and friendship of those in close contact, as well as having the confidence of other members of the iwi or tribal group. According to Ngti Kahungunu traditions, Tkitimu arrived in Aotearoa around 11001200 AD as one of the waka in the great migration. Ngati Poporo descends from Te Whatuiapiti, who himself was descended from Rakaihikuroa the grandson of Kahungunu, Kupe by several lines, Iraturoto, Awanuiarangi and both Whatonga and Popoto of the waka Kurahaupo. 2014 Korongata Marae, proudly created by Trailmedia. The white crane eats leisurely, after viewing his food and his own shadow in the still water. A leader must see that work assigned is interesting and challenging so that the earnest efforts will be applied. The people then hauled up the canoe without any urging. 2275. Physical Address:187-189 Queen Street (rear),Masterton. 1479. Iwi, hapu, marae, rohe, RMA, MFA, Treaty of Waitangi, regional and local councils, iwi contact, iwi contacts, iwi contact details, contact details. 1355. The proverb emphasizes the high popularity among the chiefs of dog tail hair as ornamentation on the body of a cloak and a wide, sometimes double border taniko along the bottom of the cloak. Mna e k mai te pakoko a te tiaki, pakoko tawhito. Here he asked its chief, Te tapeehi, if he was able to shelter him. He taonga tuku iho, Ko te manutukutuku, He rangatira he hoa matenga mu, kia kore koe e whakarrea. Ko koutou hai pou m tku kupenga. Hni married Te Paekoi and Matiu was born. So I've been researching . It will typically mention whakapapa affiliations through the ancestral mountain, river, waka, iwi, hap, marae and other kinship ties. As it took so long for the Horouta to arrive he bestowed on the meeting place Turanganui A Kiwa or the long waiting place of Kiwa. Matariki were taken to be the eyes of the illustrious chiefs. It was the first two generations of Nukanoa, who originally came under the mantel of Te Whatuiapiti and were known as Ngai Te Whatuiapiti. He moenga rangatira he moenga karaka; he moengaware he moenga haunga. Ngti Kahu view themselves as holding authority and power derived from their ancestors over several inland territories including the Maungataniwha range and all the lands to the north and east of the range including the settlements with their associated marae of Waiaua, Hh, Knana, Kohumaru, Aputerewa, Mangnui, Koekoe (Coopers beach), Waipapa (Cable Bay), Taip, Te hua, Pria, Parapara, Aurere, Lake hia, Rangiputa, Whatuwhiwhi, Karikari, Mrita, Kingaroa, Karepnia, Oinu, poka, turu, Kaitia, kahu, Tangonge, Waipapakauri, Takahue, Pmapria, Mangataiore (Victoria Valley) and all areas between. 352. Ka mahi te hopu a te ringa whero. The first representatives for the electorate were Ngti Kahungunu chiefs Tareha Te Moananui (18681871), Karaitiana Takamoana (18711879), and Henare Tomoana (18791881). He mhiti ki runga, he paepaeroa ki raro, koia nei te kkahu o te rangatira. The maori is a durable hard and strong tree whose wood was used for implements and weapons. This electorate is referred to in the constitution as the, One representative is elected at large by the iwi membership to the chair of the board of trustees. Area of Interest: Click to see Area of Interest map. Ka kite koe I t angaanga riri. 1607. 1010. These important intermarriages took place very soon after the invasion of Rakaihikuroa and Taraia, and reflect the entrenched ancestry of Ngati Poporo. The hand of a chief would not normally be associated with the task of cooking. A hilltop may accommodate any more people than even a large house. In 1909 the group was joined by James Carroll and became known as the Young Mori Party.[12]. Throughout our history, we have been valued uri of Ngai Te Whatuiapiti and Ngati. 1667. The warrior is killed in war; the fearless scaler of lofty cliffs (in search of sea-fowl) is dashed to pieces; the industrious husbandman lives long and dies peacefully of old age. I te orange o te tama a kiripia he kura, he waero. Welcome on the broad back of daylight! He visited Titirangi pa at Titirangi (Kaiti hill) near the mouth of the Turanganui river. Mate atu he tt kura, ara ake he tt kura. Ngata translted, I think with regret of his lavish gifts of food, so that unsolicited all came to haul his canoe. He maire twao, m te toki e tua. Nukanoa is the son of Te Whatuiapiti and Poroiti. It was in Nukanoa that hakari and celebrations were held, until the Kai Hall Matariki was built. The board employs a General Manager and staff, which oversees the operational affairs of the iwi organisation. This example refers to cultural icons like the old Ngaruroro River which marks our northern most boundary and the western boundary to the Ruahine ranges. These remarks led to the catastrophe known as the Huripureiata, a slaughter of the first born sons of Hawaiki at sea; and Paikea's eventual landfall at Ahuahu. The marae is located beside Pah Road, facing north-east. 2289. Te hopu a te ringa iti, hei aha the huanga; tn ko te hopu a te ringa whero, e kore etangng. Wai-puirangi married Moroki, and Mohotu was born. Ko Kahungunu, he tupuna, he kaiwhakatere waka. Prominent chief of Ngti Kahungunu, died at sea in September 1847 sailing from Ahuriri to Mahia. At the rear of the marae Ppwai Stream flows its short length from the puna that is its source to its mouth . General Managers have included Labour member of parliament Meka Whaitiri. This information is available on the. Applied to a famous visitor and that they are likely not to be seen again. Waka: Tkitimu. Returning weeks later, Te Heuheu was joined by a Ngti Raukawa war party led by Te Whatanui,[6] and together they devised a plan to assault the island fortress. Continue on and learn some Kahungunu karakia, and waiata, haka. Te aute t whawhea. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand Volume 12, 1879, Waiho i te toka tu moana! Ko Ngti Hinepare, Ngti Maahu, Ngai Twhao ng hap. Who, indeed, now is the beautiful woman? 1812. If indeed your father had fallen like a house, then he could be raised again and finished anew; or if he were as the moon and died, then he would return again. The maire standing in the forest must be felled by the adze. Kore te rkau whakairo, kei te tohunga te whakairo. Meaning: If the illiberal mean chief be angry (shown by withholding food and welcome), the liberal generous men continue on their journey. This needs explanation. The red refers to the Chief and the black to slaves and commoners. Ki te ao marama. An asset holding company was also established in 2005 to manage the iwi's investment portfolio. (Whitinui, Glover, & Hikuroa, 2013). Said, but rarely, to a mushroom-man of to-day, who boasts of himself or his doings. Ngai Twhao Ngti Hinepare Ngti Maahu. Hpute had Haiti-tai-marangai. A pigeon at home, a parrot abroad. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand Volume 12, 1879, Whaka-Ruaputahanga i a koe! Using this item. A resting place ashore, a firm rock at sea. A man who starts a waiata on the marae wants assurance that there are people to sing with him. 4 0 obj A treasured kite lost to the winds, brings much joy when found again. As a result, the Kotahitanga movement emerged in the 1890s to advocate for the establishment of an independent Mori parliament. Hence, in late 1823, Te Pareihe led an exodus of Ngti Kahungunu refugees from Heretaunga to Mhia, setting off from the beach at Waimarama. Ng Prkau : Ngti Kahungunu Author: Ngti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated Print Book, Maori, [2010] Publisher: [Ngti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated], [Hastings, N.Z. The pigeon remains quietly sitting on the high trees; the parrot flies about, making the forest resound with its loud cries. Ko Ngti Kahu te iwi (Ngati Kahu is the tribe). Te Heuheu laid siege to the p but failed to capture it. The utterance is a rebuke to an audacious inferior. 2243. Ruakapanga, the sacred bird of Tane, was said to have been a kite with a wing span of nearly four metres. 1998Ng huruhuru o ku waewae. Postal Address:PO Box 132,Masterton 5840. Ina te mahi, he rangatira. However our whakapapa links go back to Whatuiapiti whose boundaries go deep into Central Hawkes Bay. From there he saw the smoke from the fires of Ruapani's pa, Popoia. Kei te k ttorokihi te ahu nei. A chief should stand forth to lead for he will give courage to those who bear weapons, while a commoner would only dishearten warriors. TAIRAWHITI / GISBORNE voters were quick to take advantage of advance voting, which began on the 3rd more. Metaphor for the death of an important man. 263. Ka mau koe, e, rihina au ki te rohe o tku whenua patu ai, kia mihi atu ki tku whenua. After the war this tune was adopted by the Royal New Zealand Navy as their official slow march. 764-5. Physical Address:3-5 Bridge Street,Wairoa. It was in the early 1980s that a hall was donated and moved onto the Marae. The late 1800s and early 1900s saw the more modern rough sawn buildings erected. A metaphor for a chief with followers. Founder of the newspaper, Prolific writer and diarist, friend and confidant of, Tribal leader and editor of the newspaper. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand Volume 12, 1879, Toku toa he toa rangatira. Governance structure: Two representatives from each of six taiwhenua (Wairoa Taiwhenua, Te Taiwhenua o Te Whanganui-a-Orut, Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga, Te Taiwhenua o Tamatea, Te Taiwhenua o Tmaki-nui-a-Rua, and Kahungunu ki Wairarapa), two kaumtua and four taura here representatives. 1272. Former New Zealand Men's Hockey right full back (19781981) and part of the 1980 New Zealand Men's Hockey Olympic team. How we engage with our land and its coasts is crucial to our identity, our culture and our tikanga. ngati kahungunu pepeha 27 Feb. ngati kahungunu pepeha. Te tohu o te rangatira, he manaaki. Rakai-pka remained in Nhaka, where he remains the eponymous ancestor of the Ngti Rakaipaaka hap of that area. A chiefs mana is derived from his position among his people (their spears are his palisades). A person indeed within the village and respected leader within the tribe. He toa mau rkau he toka piringa, he toa mahi kai he rkau whakamarumaru. At the outset of the 20th century, a new generation of Mori leaders were beginning to participate in the Ngti Kahungunu political landscape. Mission Kahungunu ki Wairarapa stand strong, committed, connected and steeped in Te Mtauranga o Te Wairarapatanga. Physical Address:821 Orchard Road,Hastings. Ngati Kahungunu tradition records Kahungunu as having come to Turanganui A Kiwa. A chief accompanied by a large group of his followers is bet. Finally, in an argument over cooking tie, Krewa pitted a cockle against Tara-aos freshwater crayfish. London Tattoo. The honour the host by their visit but severely reduce food stores. Tuhoe also use as an endearing term for the dead. Tutekohe a direct descendant of Ruapani occupied a large pa at the mouth of the Pakarae river. E tipu te waha I uia oki, Ko wai ki muri? He visited Ruapani and married one of his daughters. Mohotu had Te Ao-ka-waiho. 2313. During this time families lived in their own homes on their entitled blocks of land. The person will only entertain import people. Being a keen fisherman he often went out, returning to toss fish into the eagerly awaiting hands of those lining the shores. He left the waka at Turanga, travelling overland until he arrived at Ahuriri in the Hawke's Bay Region. Tohutoro matua: Rrangi Iwi-Hap. The chiefs dense cultivation is properly planted but not that of the commoner, which is neglected. Whakapapa is the foundation of our identity as Ngati Poporo. 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In 1822 Hongi Hika and a large contingent of Ngpuhi armed with muskets attacked Waikato. Portrait by NZ Lindauer, photographed by Gladys Goodall ~ scanned postcard. It convened parliamentary style meetings at Ppwai Marae in Wairrapa and at Waipatu in Heretaunga, where key issues of importance for Mori were debated. The chiefly hand takes hold. One who has learned in the house and on the marae stands with dignity. One who has been schooled in marae customs and speech will stand on the marae confidently, speaking well and admired by those present. The sign of a chief is a carved food storehouse in a palisaded p. [3] According to local legend, Tkitimu and its crew were completely tapu. Some chiefs, such as Kurupo Te Moananui, Te Hapuku, and Tiakitai, remained in Heretaunga, but most joined the exodus. E kore te ttara e t noa I te prae engari me t I roto I te wao-nui-a-Tne. This page was last edited on 4 October 2022, at 03:26. That completes this descent line" (ibid). Other songs composed by Tomoana were Tahi nei taru kino, I runga o nga puke, Hoki hoki tonu mai, Hoea ra te waka nei, Pokarekare Ana, and the haka Tika tonu. For the descendants of Te Aho you must provide sustenance. The captain of Mmaru was Te Parata who married Kahutianui. They saying contrasts one who cannot be trusted with one who can. The strategy has been developed to work within this boundary. (Whitinui, Glover, & Hikuroa, 2013), Mate atu he ttkura, ara mai he tt kura. When Te Rnanganui o Ngti Kahungunu Incorporated was established in 1988, its first chairperson was Pita Sharples. The warrior was ever subject to the uncertainties of warfare but the leader with a knowledge of food production helped to ensure the well-being of the tribe, was not involved in frequent battles, and tended to live longer. A chiefly parrot. Tutekohe's mana was such that when he placed a stick in the ground a flow of gifts followed. Rehua has died. Tama tu, tama ora; tama noho, tama matekai. From this union followed what has been described as a "bewildering" series of intermarriages between the families of Ruapani and Kahungunu. An unsubstantial chief. 864. 555. We acknowledge that others may have information and we encourage you to register your information by contacting Ruth Wong.. LINKS, NgtiHingnga(TeAitangaoPourangahua), 24PomanaPRoad(MatarauaRoad), Nhaka, Taihape-NapierRoad(nearWherewhereRoad), Moawhango, 5703AMasterton-CastlepointRoad, Castlepoint. The Poporo is the fruit of a breadfruit tree which has quite delicious fruit that has been prized through the ages. There, Tara-aos has turned red. [14] The songs have since become treasured anthems of Ngti Kahungunu, and in some cases were adopted by other iwi due to their wartime popularity. The cockle was placed in the fire while Tara-ao held his crayfish in readiness. <>>> Hohoro te kai ma tatou; akuenei tu ana Rae-roa, noho ana Rae-poto! Email: administration@kahungunutnar.co.nz, Local Authorities: Greater Wellington Regional Council, South Wairarapa District Council, Carterton District Council, Masterton District Council, RMA Contact: Rawiri Smith Ph: 06 377 5436 Email: ra@kahungunuwairarapa.iwi.nz. 1288. When Eat-by-night is angry, Eat-by-day leaves. M wai e rou ake te whet o te rangi, ka tata kei raro. This saying supports traditional chieftainship. It is the 4th largest iwi in New Zealand by population, with 82,239 people identifying as Ngti Kahungunu in the 2018 census.[2]. Here daylight stands for peace, happiness, wellbeing and openness. One representative is elected within each of the six geographic and administrative divisions of the Ngti Kahungunu area: Two representatives are elected at large by registered members of Ngti Kahungunu who reside outside of the Ngti Kahungunu region. In 1897 they formed the Te Aute College Students' Association and became active participants in public life, often mediating between the Crown and hap in matters of local land management. Kahungunu and have traversed the whenua of these great chiefs. In other words a person is brought up in the traditions of Ngti Kahungunu should have knowledge of matters of land and on sea as well as habits of industry and a capability to lead.