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… light and strong. Tuta Nihoniho, of the Ngāti Porou tribe, noted that paddles could also be made of mānuka, …
Type: Story Page
Part of story: Waka – canoes
… are both hapū of Ngāti Porou; Te Whānau-a-Apanui is a tribe. At this level whānau defies definition because the …
Type: Story Page
Part of story: Whānau – Māori and family
… (genealogy) to both Waikato and Te Aupōuri , a northern tribe. Although he was the grandson of Hori Paki, a … Te Kaumaarua. Factions wrestled for control of the tribe’s corporate entities. Much of the criticism was … A more prudent approach to its investments also saw the tribe begin to prosper. Advocacy for Māori language and …
Type: Biography
… Aitanga-a-Māhaki. Hēni Materoa's family was affiliated to tribes from Waiapu to Wairoa, and she traced her descent …
Type: Biography
… Hauraki–Coromandel: 0.3% New Zealand: 1.2% Principal tribes and sub-tribes Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Tamaterā, Ngāti Whanaunga, Ngāti …
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Part of story: Hauraki–Coromandel region
… African Hawke’s Bay: 0.4% New Zealand: 1.2% Principal tribes and sub-tribes Ngāti Kahungunu, Rangitāne, Ngāti Rongomaiwahine …
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Part of story: Hawke’s Bay region
… accompanied by Andersen and Best, recorded the gathering of tribes in Rotorua to greet the prince of Wales. The film shows the welcome to the visiting tribes, the preparations for the hui at the racecourse, and …
Type: Biography
… in wars between the migrating Ngāti Toa and the Waikato tribes. In successive migrations after the defeat of Waikato … be taken to the Chathams, as they feared attack by hostile tribes if they remained. Over the next few days the ship was …
Type: Biography
… Māori culture was oral, and based on small autonomous sub-tribes living in valleys, harbours and other localities. …
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Part of story: Māori
… knew many of the notable chiefs and leading women among the tribes of her turbulent times, when tribal wars were fought … meeting place, and on the occasion of Puhiwahine's arrival, tribes were gathering there. Among them was her distant …
Type: Biography
… Te Riu, Ngāti Muriwai and Ngāti Hinekura, hapū of the Tūhoe tribe. His father was Waiari (also known as Paenoa), and his … Tūhoe as one of the foremost of the learned men of the tribe, became his mentor. Tamarau was taught all the …
Type: Biography
… and reform. Ngāti Porou had been more fortunate than other tribes in preserving their land: while they had leased some … with Ngāti Porou, Ngata always tried to encourage other tribes to follow their lead. Ngata was also making his way …
Type: Biography
… Island in this canoe. Both Ngāpuhi and the Bay of Plenty tribes agree that the Mataatua rests at Tākou Bay. A reunion …
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Part of story: Ngāpuhi
… allocated land rights on their deathbed. Take raupatu A tribe might also claim land through take raupatu – having …
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Part of story: Take whenua – Māori land tenure
… and Marotiri) islands. In the same area, the Ngātiwai tribe established themselves on Little Barrier (Hauturu) and …
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Part of story: Nearshore islands
… the terms for different haka may vary between iwi, for most tribes the nomenclature has remained constant. Awatere noted …
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Part of story: Traditional Māori songs – waiata tawhito
… (greenstone), and named the bird after its call. To some tribes, kea were seen as kaitiaki (guardians). However, …
Type: Story Page
Part of story: Birds of mountains and open country
… and East Coast King movement supporters in 1864. Many sub-tribes, most of them linked to Ngāti Pikiao, have rights …
Type: Story Page
Part of story: Volcanic Plateau places
… to Māori, and feature in some creation stories. Some iwi (tribes) view tuatara as the kaitiaki (guardians) of …
Type: Story Page
Part of story: Tuatara
… be gathered and a portion paid to Ngāti Tūwharetoa. The tribe were also to establish a trust, which was called the …
Type: Story Page
Part of story: Ngāti Tūwharetoa