What is the hapu of Ngati Maniapoto?
Her Iwi, my Iwi is Ngāti Porou of the East Coast of the North Island and her hapu, my hapu is Rongowhakaata.
Where is Ngati Apakura from?
Situated between south east Pirongia and the Waipa river. (Reference, Leslie Kelly, `Tainui’). Ngati Apakura marae include; Kahotea, Puurekireki, Mookai Kainga, Hiiona and Tokanganuianoho (Reference, Waikato Raupatu Lands Trust, 2005).
How many Maori died at Rangiaowhia?
12 Māori
Houses were set on fire, and five members of the British force and about 12 Māori died.
Why was the attack on Rangiaowhia controversial?
“The main issue when it came to Rangiaowhia was that there were multiple eyewitness accounts of what took place,” he explained. “Some said a whare had caught fire accidentally. Others, from more than one of those who took part in the attack on Rangiaowhia, described troops deliberately setting it alight.”
Where is Ngati Maniapoto located?
north island
Ngati Maniapoto is situated mainly between the west coast of the north island from Taharoa to Mokau and east from Pureora to Kakepuku.
Is maniapoto part of Tainui?
The Tainui confederation comprises four principal related Māori iwi of the central North Island of New Zealand: Hauraki, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Raukawa and Waikato.
Where is Ngati Hikairo?
The traditional rohe of Ngāti Hikairo extends from Kārewa (Gannet Island) in the Tasman Sea to Raukūmara near the mouth of Aotea Harbour then inland to Pukeatua and then easterly along the northern boundary of the Kāwhia Block to Tūrangatapuwae.
Why is Rangiaowhia significant?
At dawn on the 21st of February 1864, Rangiaowhia was the site of one of the most horrific war crimes ever perpetrated by the crown against Māori in New Zealand’s history.
Is Ngati Maniapoto a Tainui?
Ngāti Maniapoto trace their lineage back to the Tainui canoe, and particularly to Tūrongo. The ancestor Maniapoto lived in the 17th century. In a famous incident his father, the chief Rereahu, passed on his sacred power to Maniapoto, although the usual custom was to hand it to the oldest son.
Where is Ngati Mahuta?
Situated around Ngaruawahia and Taupiri (reference, Leslie Kelly `Tainui’). Ngati Mahuta marae include; Okarea, Taniwha, Te Puea, Turangawaewae and Waahi (Reference, Waikato Raupatu Lands Trust, 2005).
Where did maniapoto live?
Maniapoto stayed in the King Country south of the Puniu River with the surviving Māori.