After the war this tune was adopted by the Royal New Zealand Navy as their official slow march. Rehua is a famed star (planet) with the old New Zealanders,many things are said of it; some of which, however, belong to a noted chief of that name of the olden time. Over time, some Ngti Kahungunu hap settled in the Wairarapa region, finding a relatively peaceful existence there until the arrival of European settlers. For a long period of time after Ruapani and Kahungunu the history of Turanganui A Kiwa witnessed the breaking away of various Hapu and Whanau and numerous alliances through marriages. This is a metaphor applied to a warrior who drives all opposition before him. 868. Moteo Marae is one of the many hearts of our local iwi Ngati Kahungunu. The late 1800s and early 1900s saw the more modern rough sawn buildings erected. I have no doubt, however, of its here having a highly figurative meaning, like other proper names in many of their proverbs. As a dead frond falls, a young shoot uncoils. WANZ Media. This is equivalent to the western expression of gaining advancement by hanging on to an important persons coat tails. Half hearted efforts are soon abandoned. 1547. 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. 2506. Te whakangungu nei ki ng tara-a-whai o rai-te-uru. It ay be equally applied to a leader who shows unusual energy and drive. If the hole inside Mohoaonui is emptied, the others will crumble completely. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Heru hpinga. This story concerns two chiefs. Translations in context of " Ngai Tahu tribe " in English-French from Reverso Context: The Working Group was also informed about the signing of the second major Deed of Settlement He taonga tuku iho, Ko te manutukutuku, A chief with no followers and supporters stands alone, but one who works with the people will be a chief of substance. The leader by his industry and sill sets the example for others to follow. During his life he married nine women, and his courtship of the beautiful Rongomaiwahine at Mhia Peninsula is legendary. The toilets were the old kind with chains. Other accounts indicate a more direct link, including that Kahungunu was the son of Tamatea. 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. S$%|Bf!BcMaXDMFhiGWnH*_L4vC:]6zheCNT_Et@gQ^]uK3dYi-x uYY;{lG8 {oz{`E82 AO;#$gw+G$-gO;OHo>;ksHf;J\5Q6JtW: ZKiHp*1 )/za I ]Ywy]qSl hv[. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand Volume 12, 1879, Ko nga rangatira a te tau titoki! Tutekohe's mana was such that when he placed a stick in the ground a flow of gifts followed. Our pepeha acts as a cultural summary of who we are, our whakapapa and what cultural land marks define our traditional boundaries. Ko Tokerau te moana (Tokerau is the sea). The aute was therefore recognized as a very rare commodity and highly desirable. Stand firm and compact as the surf-beaten rock in the ocean! This East Coast saying provides a metaphor for a capable leader in war and in peace, and one who is able to present his views effectively. Kai-pois the common term for a mean selfish person. Here it should be borne in mind that a chief of to-day is the descendant of ancient chiefs. The warding off of the spines of the stingrays of rai-te-uru. ABOUT THIS SITE| Meaning: From trifling disputes bloody wars arise, ending in the death of chiefs;often poetically termedika= fish. E kore, kore e riro. It is a caution to be careful when taking on issues of this magnitude. Tuhoe also use as an endearing term for the dead. Here the heron feather stand for a chief and the pepeha recognizes that a chief will maintain orderly meeting in which useful discussions can take place. As only nobles and chiefs were tattooed. The leader by his industry and skill sets the example for others to follow. He kai n te ringaringa whero I taka. The chiefliness of the ariki. 1030. This metaphor is applied to a chief who boldly defends his tribe against the slander or actions of others. When Eat-by-night is angry, Eat-by-day leaves. Legends tell us that before leaving Hawaiki, Tama te Kapua made long wooden stilts so that he and his brother could pick this delicious fruit from Uenukus Poporo Tree (Coming of the Maori, pg 39). He ika paewai anake hei tomo I roto I te hnaki. 2275. The battalion fought in the Greek, North African and Italian campaigns, during which it earned a formidable reputation as an extremely effective fighting force. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand Volume 12, 1879, Waiho noa iho nga taonga; tena te mana o Taiwhanake. 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. Being a place that commands people's affections because of its fertility and geographical location Turanganui A Kiwa was frequently sought after and fought over. He kk waha nui. One local chief was appointed as apostle to the Ngati Kahungunu peoples. He and fellow Ngti Kahungunu chief Tiakitai forged an alliance with Te Wera Hauraki, a chief from Ngpuhi who had settled on the Mhia Peninsula. This information is available on the Maori Land Court website. 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. He toa mau rkau he toka piringa, he toa mahi kai he rkau whakamarumaru. 1508. The chiefliness of the ariki. Kitea te nga n te haku. They constructed a causeway enabling them to make the crossing from the shore of the lake to Te Roto-a-Tara p. 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. A hawk in the sky, a rail in a hidden place. This proverb is applied to an inhospitable chief; he does not raise the cheerful inspiriting shout of Welcome! to travellers nearing his village; but, when he travels, then, on approaching any place, he sounds his trumpet to get food prepared, and afterwards finds fault with the victuals given him. Following the end of hostilities, the battalion contributed a contingent of personnel to serve in Japan as part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force, before it was disbanded in January 1946. Mautai Marae. The murder of Kahutapere's twin sons Tarakiuta and Tarakitai by Rakaihikuroa was uncovered by the flying of kites sent to seek out the assassins. While encamped lesser chiefs stood to exhort the warriors but Tamaterangi kept his seat. Crown Copyright. Hot, sunny, not much wind couldn't ask for more! Listen Online. All that ceased for ever with the last great lady (e., when she died). He chants and asks, Who is behind? This needs explanation. The presence of a prominent person is in itself a contribution. At Mhia, Kahungunu married high-born Rongomaiwahine, having cleverly disposed of her husband. The play on words as paewae is an eel and a term for an important person. Join the living end to the weak one. There is general agreement that the principal tribes of the Heretaunga district were descendants of Awanuiarangi known then as the Whatumamoa Ngati Awa and Rangitane. The cockle was placed in the fire while Tara-ao held his crayfish in readiness. Our People. At the rear of the marae Ppwai Stream flows its short length from the puna that is its source to its mouth . Join the raw end to the cooked end. 1417. He maire twao, m te toki e tua. Whakatauk and Pepeha Haere mai Nau mai Haere mai, kuhu mai ki ng hh o Ruawehea. 263E whai I muri I a Rehua, kia kai ai koe I te kai. 941. Chairperson Peggy Luke-Ngaheke is a mother of three and grandmother of three beautiful Mokopuna. This is said of a chief who looks after due preparations being made for his expected visitors; also, of one who quietly and courteously awaits the arrival and sitting of others to their repast before he eats his own food. [11] In January 1918 Paraire Tomoana published the words of E Pari Ra, a piece written for soldiers lost in battle. Applied to a famous visitor and that they are likely not to be seen again. The boulder standing in the ocean. From this union followed what has been described as a "bewildering" series of intermarriages between the families of Ruapani and Kahungunu. Ngti Kahungunu begins in Te Mhia right around to Te Wairarapa. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand Volume 12, 1879, Waiho i te toka tu moana! Ko Waiapu te Awa. Kk tatak n te wao t, he tangata tohu taua, tohu marae. Local Authorities: Hawke's Bay Regional Council, Wairoa District Council. Leader in Mori health, one of the first Mori General Practitioners. The captain of Mmaru was Te Parata who married Kahutianui. It was considered a very great insult for a travelling party to pass by apaor village without calling. 719. Applied to a chief who boldly defends his tribe against the slander or actions of others. 2352. Under gunfire attack from northern tribes, many Ngti Kahungunu people from Napier escaped to Mhia. Symbolised within the body of the "reti board" is "Paikea". It is from Tahu Ptiki that the South Island iwi of Ngi Tahu takes its name. Ko Ngati Porou te Iwi. Many men from Ngti Kahungunu were among the Mori who enlisted for war. 540. A chief will be a friend in disaster and will not forsake you. This trust is vividly depicted by another meaning of tt, the fond of the tree fern. Benefits to Members. Kkahi whakairoiro is a term referring to a chief of high rank (no doubt an allusion to his red ochre, ornaments and robes). With one house, want; with two houses, plenty. He toka tmoana he kinga n ng tai. 440. This proverb was sometimes used by a chief as a warning to his tribe, when expecting visitors. Whaling stations were set up on tribal land in the 1830s, and Ngti Kahungunu began farming and market gardening. Additionally, 'D' Company also consisted of some soldiers from the Pacific Islands, and from the Chatham Islands and Stewart Island. A chiefs mana is derived from his position among his people (their spears are his palisades). And yet, if it were wet, what then? Iwi Aquaculture Organisation in the Mori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004. 1556. Billboard jpeg. There is no doubt that some of these whanau lived on several Pa, depending on the time of year whether it was to harvest kai a te ngahere or kohi nga kaimoana, while several families stayed as ahi ka. In todays society leaders are usually identified by his work in promoting the interests and welfare of his people. When the fern frond dies, another grows and takes its place. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 New Zealand Licence. In 1807, the Musket Wars broke out as chiefs from the northern Ngpuhi, now equipped with firearms, launched attacks on weaker tribes to the south. It was said that he had only to post his canoe or place his girdle on a high place and the any people of Gisborne would come to place food for him. They saying contrasts one who cannot be trusted with one who can. 932. I te orange o te tama a kiripia he kura, he waero. Only big eels enter my trap. The father of T-purupuru was the grandson of Kahungunu and Rongomaiwahine. Mere Whaanga, 'Ngti Kahungunu - Ancestors', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/whakapapa/568/whakapapa-of-kahungunu (accessed 19 January 2023), Story by Mere Whaanga, published 8 Feb 2005, updated 3 Mar 2017, Leonie Tawhai (not verified)30 August 2011. Those with authority must accordingly act quickly. 838. Keep informed. Tribal leader known for his role in the 1894 legal case, Secretary of Mori Affairs 1948 to 1957 - the first Mori person to head the Department of Mori Affairs. Here the stakes supply a metaphor for those who support a leader in this enterprise. . The eldest son of Kahungunu and Rongomaiwahine was named Kahukuranui. As clouds deck the heaven, so feathers adorn the bird. Line honours in the Taitama and Taitamhine W6 250 races. 469. One day when hosting Rakaipaaka, Tutekohe fed his dog the contents of the gourds and his visitors the bones. 2507. M7)eGTA"~;sn;p_f_'zyH>.6+0c9Yhv1RmF=DRb6 Te Aute College had opened in 1854 near Hastings, and in the 1880s and 1890s it was attended by pirana Ngata, Maui Pomare, Te Rangi Hroa (Sir Peter Buck), and Paraire Tomoana. There is approximately seven acres which is known as the total marae area. Here the kokako is a metaphor for a chief who speaks well and is resplendent in his ceremonial robes. 33 talking about this. A gathering of terns.Metaphor for band of chiefs, likend to a flock of birds. Ko Ruatapuwahine te wharekai. They do not imply any representative status. Within Taraia's lifetime, Heretaunga was brought under the control of his people, who became the first of the Ngti Kahungunu in that area. When a chief travelled he was erect with head high, surmounted by the comb fixed in his topknot. Ko Ngti Hinemanu me Ngi Te Upokoiri Ng hap. Although their was no love lost between Tutekohe and Rakaipaaka did not show any anger at being insulted. Ngti Kahungunu became the dominant tribal group in Hawke's Bay through a combination of warfare and strategic marriage. A screen helter from the wind. 6 Groups that represent hap of this iwi for the purposes of the RMA: Represents the hap (named below) for the purposes of the Resource Management Act 1991. The torch that licks up oil. Metaphor for a chief. Tomoana worked with Ngata to drive Mori recruitment campaigns both within Ngti Kahungunu and throughout other areas of the North Island. A compilation of whakatauki that relate to leadership in te ao Mori. 2133. Hni married Te Paekoi and Matiu was born. He visited Titirangi pa at Titirangi (Kaiti hill) near the mouth of the Turanganui river. The tribe is organised into six geographical and administrative divisions: Wairoa, Te Whanganui--Orot, Heretaunga, Tamatea, Tmaki-nui-a Rua and Wairarapa. Te Poho o Te Rehu Marae. Ngti Kahu is a Mori iwi of Northland, New Zealand. [15] In Hawke's Bay, thousands of Mori worked at the Whakatu and Tomoana freezing works sites, near Hastings. This is in contrast with deprivation, discord, warfare, things of darkness and hidden plans. 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. In January 1991 the land was aggregated by the Maori Land Court. An important person should not present only their rae (forehead) when attending a significant gathering. However our whakapapa links go back to Whatuiapiti whose boundaries go deep into Central Hawkes Bay. All Ngti Kahu can trace their genealogy back to their founding ancestors. 678. Who can reach (or scrape) with a crooked stick the stars of heaven that they should fall below? He had a great pa, known as Popoia pa on the western bank of the Waipaoa River at Waituhi. This rohe map represents the area over which Ngti Kahungunu exercises kaitiakitanga for the purposes of the Resource Management Act 1991 and extends from the Wharerata Ranges in the Wairoa District extending to Cape Palliser in South Wairarapa. Another version relates the name Turanganui A Kiwa to the time when Kiwa stood forever and a day gazing out to sea anxiously awaiting the return of his son lost at sea. This Waka (canoe) was very tapu (sacred) as it carried the Maori gods, Kahukura, Tamaiwaho, Tuniateika, Hine Korako, Ronomai and Ruawharo. Originally the land was a swamp that would easily flood during the wet season. Ngti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa describes the marae, hap, whnau and individuals who whakapapa to the ancestor Kahungunu and who are the tngata whenua of Wairarapa. He mra whautuutu ki te rangatira, he mra tiria, he mra mate ki te ware, e kore e tiria. Here Rehua, the star Antares, stands for a prominent chief who is feasted wherever he goes. You are to be the supporting stakes of my net. All non-text content is subject to specific conditions. This information is available on the. I suspect this arose from the old manner of dressing their hair, He ika kai ake i raro. Refers to a visit by a chief and his followers. Ngti Kahungunu begins in Te Mhia right around to Te Wairarapa. Ka mahi te hukuroa I na mahi. Probably suggested by his carved moko and the ornaments he wrote. The hand of a chief would not normally be associated with the task of cooking. His son Rongokako married Muriwhenua and they had a son, the great explorer Tamatea Ure Haea. Tamakahu Marae. 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. Ngti Kahu take their name from their founding ancestress, Kahutianui, and link their ancestry back to the waka Mmaru. 1801. There was a period of time during the 1960s when the Marae was neglected and Matariki was used to house migrant seasonal workers. Used sometimes for raising a weak or impoverished chief or tribe, by alliance or marriage with a stronger one. Mmangi had Tkanikani, Tkanikani had Hpute. 2492. Ko Kahungunu, he tupuna, he kaiwhakatere waka. 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. The coastal boundaries are Paritu in the north to Turakirae in the south. According to one account, Kahungunu was the great-grandson of Tamatea and was born in present-day Kaitaia. Kill the main combatant, the principal chief. Ko Hira Kaiwai toku ingoa . 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. Ruapani had three wives who between them gave him numerous children including sets of twins and triplets. [17] Elections are held every three years, and all adults with a whakapapa link to a hap of Ngti Kahungunu are eligible to vote. Many of his descendants married back into the Iwi of Turanganui A Kiwa. Said, but rarely, to a mushroom-man of to-day, who boasts of himself or his doings. He was inordinately fond of his pet dog, Kauerahuanui and let him lick the fat from the gourds filled with preserved birds or rats that were placed on the Marae when visitors arrived. Our history and traditions place us on our land and tie us together as a unique people. Wairoa Taiwhenua is continually looking at opportunities in working alongside other local entities to host an array of activities, hui and events ranging from history, research and whakapapa to supporting environmental and social service issues to enhance the wellbeing of Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa whnau and hap. A cutting sarcasm to a finely tattooed man, when he acts cowardly or meanly. Kahungunus many descendants the people of Ngti Kahungunu also formed strategic marriages, creating a network of alliances from Gisborne to the Wairarapa. Physical Address:3-5 Bridge Street,Wairoa. 539. The New Zealand pigeon is a silent bird; the parrot is a noisy screamer. Ruakapanga, the sacred bird of Tane, was said to have been a kite with a wing span of nearly four metres. Te ope o te rua Matariki. N.B.Note the play on the three mountspukepuke; which are wholly lost in translation. Represents Ngti Kahungunu as an "iwi authority" for the purposes of the Resource Management Act 1991. 1612. 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