This might be said by a chief of his tribe and followers. Its crew comprised men only: high chiefs, chiefs, tohunga and elite warriors. Over the years the swamp has been drained and filled with land fill. From this union followed what has been described as a "bewildering" series of intermarriages between the families of Ruapani and Kahungunu. <> General Nature Of Wahi Tapu. 1365. Postal Address:PO Box 12129,Ahuriri,Napier 4144. [8] Together, their forces retook Te Roto-a-Tara p from Ngi Te Upokoiri, who had occupied the fortress island after Te Pareihe escaped to Porangahau. There were ten original blocks of land that were owned by specific whnau. Some of the people, referring to their imminent migration to Hawkes Bay, suggested to the leader that an arrangement should be made so that each p would be ready to start at the same time. 1868. Ko Ngti Kahu te iwi (Ngati Kahu is the tribe). Ko Kahungunu, he tupuna, he kaiwhakatere waka. 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. Let the sparrow hawk be snared but spare the harrier hawk and let it fly. The Ngti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tmaki nui-a-Rua Deed of Settlement is the final settlement of all historical Treaty claims of Ngti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tmaki nui-a-Rua resulting from acts or omissions by the Crown prior to 21 September 1992, and includes: an agreed historical account, Crown acknowledgements and apology; cultural redress; You are to be the supporting stakes of my net. [11] The effectiveness of Mori parliamentary representation during this period was hampered by a lack of fluent English on the part of the elected Mori representatives, and by a lack of confidence in the European parliamentary system itself, which was seen as incapable of protecting Mori interests. The keaea, was the symbol of treacherous cruel man, The kah, stood for a great good chief. All chiefs are great. The aute was therefore recognized as a very rare commodity and highly desirable. 705. The theme of a chief leading in labor and industry particularly in subsistence activities, features in ancient tradition. When the fern frond dies, another grows and takes its place. 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. During this time families lived in their own homes on their entitled blocks of land. Hawaiian Art. Kia t te rangatira ki te tohu, ka toa te kairkau; te wre he whapaphunu I ng toa. Go in front not behind; dont follow. Originally the land was a swamp that would easily flood during the wet season. Ka mahi ng urio Tne kpae ahi. 1405. A metaphor describing a chief whose influence is unchallenged in his territory which extends from the land to the sea. The white hawk stands for a prominent chief. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand Volume 12, 1879, Kei kai i te ketekete. Ngati Kahungunu tradition records Kahungunu as having come to Turanganui A Kiwa. 1812. It is expected that his performance will be characterized by excellence. 540. Applicable to a weak and ineffective chief. Ina te mahi, he rangatira. Ka mahi te hukuroa I na mahi. Meaning: Though some of the braves of our tribe are killed, the remnant, including the chief, will fight the more fiercely. Ngti Kahu take their name from their founding ancestress, Kahutianui, and link their ancestry back to the waka Mmaru. A chief accompanied by a large group of his followers is bet. Another of his pa was located where the Anglican Vicerage stands today in Cobden street. 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. He mhiti ki runga, he paepaeroa ki raro, koia nei te kkahu o te rangatira. A cutting sarcasm to a finely tattooed man, when he acts cowardly or meanly. The rule remains good in all societies up to the present day. The wood has no understanding, only the carver. Kk tatak n te wao t, he tangata tohu taua, tohu marae. Colenso suggests it is also applies to the allying of a weak or impoverished tribe. After the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, many men from Ngti Kahungunu again enlisted and fought overseas, primarily with the 28th (Mori) Battalion. The haors on my legs. This proverb serves as a metaphor that one should seek those leaders who are able to weld diverse groups into a successful combination. Ngti Kahungunu (Wairoa Taiwhenua) Inc. About the Taiwhenua: The Wairoa Taiwhenua building is based on Bridge Street, Wairoa. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand Volume 12, 1879, ehua pona nui! Who can take a strong chief captive. 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) The chiefliness of the ariki. [1], The tribe is organised into six geographical and administrative divisions: Wairoa, Te Whanganui--Orot, Heretaunga, Tamatea, Tmaki-nui-a Rua and Wairarapa. This article related to the Mori people of New Zealand is a stub. Kore e tika kia haere ko te rae anake. 308. <>>> This story concerns two chiefs. It was considered a very great insult for a travelling party to pass by apaor village without calling. [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. Ngti Rongomaiwahine or Rongomaiwahine is a Mori iwi (tribe) traditionally centred in the Mhia Peninsula on the North Island of New Zealand. This week's feature is on Toni Huata, a local songstress and permformer of Ngati Kahungunu. The hero dies in fight; the climber of precipices by a fall; the cultivator of food by wormsmeaningold age, or gradual decay. Our main purpose as a Marae is to provide a meeting place, open space for recreation, buildings and facilities to hire for the common use of our beneficiaries and local community. The grasp of a chief can not be loosened but that of an inferior, why use it? He kai n te ringaringa whero I taka. [3] According to local legend, Tkitimu and its crew were completely tapu. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand Volume 12, 1879. Some large canoes consisted of two or three sections, whose joining required considerable skill. Mtauranga & Kaupapa Mori Authority/Consultant/Researcher & Tikanga Ethicist with: Justice/Health/Data/Robotics & AI. ABOUT THIS SITE| You shall be sheltered by my rain cape, an impervious garment. In 1822 Hongi Hika and a large contingent of Ngpuhi armed with muskets attacked Waikato. Ngti Kahungunu are New Zealand's third largest tribal group. 408. 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. T te rangatira tna kai he korero, t te ware he muhukai. A pigeon at home, a parrot abroad. Let there be a white heron feather in the assembly so that all may be well. There is approximately seven acres which is known as the total marae area. Those with authority must accordingly act quickly. [1] It is closely connected to the Ngti Kahungunu iwi. I suspect this arose from the old manner of dressing their hair, He ika kai ake i raro. Rehua the Antares star is used as a metaphor in the pepeha for chief. 764. Ko Kahungunu he tangata, ahuwhenua, mhia ki te whakahaere I ng mahi o uta me te tai. 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. 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. [1] The saying may also refer to the house of learning (whare wnanga), where, after formal training, one may hope to become an outstanding orator on the marae. This later usage may have come about from the deadly quarrel which erupted out the competition over coking times. A person indeed within the village and respected leader within the tribe. Haere mai I runga I te taur nui o Awatea. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand Volume 12, 1879, E riri Kai-po, ka haere Kai-ao. Matiu married Kiritiana and Reihana was born. Most speakers on Kahuranaki Marae use this expression. This carving of him is at Kahungunu marae at Nhaka. 903. 'Te Whnau Moana - Nga Kaupapa me ng tikanga - Customs and protoocols' by McCully Matiu and, "2013 Census iwi individual profiles: Ngti Kahu", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ngti_Kahu&oldid=1113967139, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Ko Maungataniwha te maunga (Maungataniwha is the mountain). These pictures were supplied by several whnau members at a Korongata Marae Whakapapa Wananga held in August 2008. A chief now as in the past takes pride in dressing as befits his rank. Figure 2: Ngti Kahungunu ki Tmaki nui-a-Rua welcoming the Minister of Treaty Settlements for the signing of our Agreement in Principle - Dannevirke Town Hall, 2016. It ay be equally applied to a leader who shows unusual energy and drive. Ng Prkau : Ngti Kahungunu Author: Ngti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated Print Book, Maori, [2010] Publisher: [Ngti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated], [Hastings, N.Z. He pokeke Uenuku i tu ai. Who can reach a star in the sky so it shall fall below. Ppwai Marae sits at the heart of the small Maori community of Ppwai, five kilometres east of Greytown in southern Wairarapa. Learn Kahungunu History This is a great time to learn Kahungunu History. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand Volume 12, 1879, Kapo atu koe i te kai i nga ringaringa o nga pakeke, a e taea ranei e koe te whai i nga turanga o tupuna? Wairoa is a beautiful country town only minutes away from the most northern coastline of Kahungunu. Whetkamokamo met his deathat the hands of Ng Puhi who left his body in the Awatere river. The Wairoa Taiwhenua building is based on Bridge Street, Wairoa. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand Volume 12, 1879, Ka mate whare tahi, ka ora whare rua. 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. The father of T-purupuru was the grandson of Kahungunu and Rongomaiwahine. Raiatea is an island in the Society Group. Mission Kahungunu ki Wairarapa stand strong, committed, connected and steeped in Te Mtauranga o Te Wairarapatanga. It is better to deal with someone who has some authority and mana than with a person who has no such attributes. Rehua has died. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand Volume 12, 1879, Waiho noa iho nga taonga; tena te mana o Taiwhanake. Kill the main combatant, the principal chief. 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. The captain of Mmaru was Te Parata who married Kahutianui. Moteo Marae is one of the many hearts of our local iwi Ngati Kahungunu. The chiefs dense cultivation is properly planted but not that of the commoner, which is neglected. The latter were the descendants of Taraia. (Whitinui, Glover, & Hikuroa, 2013), Mate atu he ttkura, ara mai he tt kura. When one chief falls another rises. The white crane eats leisurely, after viewing his food and his own shadow in the still water. The fish which you have caught, and is lying dead in your canoe, commenced nibbling from below in the depths of sea, and out of sight. This is one of the expressions used to explain the absence of food sources when eminent visitors approach the settlement. Rehua is one of the larger planets (possibly Mars or Jupiter), and when seen in summer, in time of heats and droughts, this saying is used; as then men grow thin (substantial vegetable food being scarce), and their joints protrude and look large. Me haere I raro I te khu krako, kia kai I te kai, kia whiwhi I te taonga. You will surely understand. The tribe is recognized by the marriage of Kahungunu and Rongo-mai-wahine. A man who starts a waiata on the marae wants assurance that there are people to sing with him. P`s whakaruru ha. There were also kauta for each family to do their cooking and a community hand pump was used to draw water. Ko ona kaimakamaka I aroha nei au; ko te waka t tia, t haumatia. See how he does a leader in deed. 3 0 obj When a chief travelled he was erect with head high, surmounted by the comb fixed in his topknot. rai-te-uru is a shoal off the mouth of the Waitara river where sting rays were frequently found. No cooked food was eaten before or during the voyage. The maire standing in the forest must be felled by the adze. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand Volume 12, 1879, Te whakangungu nei ki nga tara a whai o Araiteuru! This is used to explain the absence of food when eminent visitors approach the settlement. Matariki were taken to be the eyes of the illustrious chiefs. The man who holds a weapon is a rock in a defense but one who is expert at food production is a sheltering tree. Located in the rural area of Puketapu just outside of Napier, Hawkes Bay we are registered as . The whole saying is, perhaps, worthy of notice:Kei maaku toku kakahu! 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