Ngāti Te Whatuiāpiti
Nowadays, Ngāti Te Whatuiāpiti is a topic that captures the attention of numerous people around the world. From its impact on society to its repercussions on a personal level, Ngāti Te Whatuiāpiti is a topic that leaves no one indifferent. Throughout history, Ngāti Te Whatuiāpiti has been the subject of debate and controversy, generating mixed opinions and mixed emotions. In this article, we will explore the different aspects of Ngāti Te Whatuiāpiti, from its origin to its evolution today, with the aim of providing a comprehensive view of this topic that is so relevant today.
| Ngāti Te Whatuiāpiti | |
|---|---|
| Iwi (tribe) in Māoridom | |
| Rohe (region) | Hawke's Bay |
| Waka (canoe) | Tākitimu |
| Website | http://www.kahungunu.iwi.nz |
Ngāti Te Whatuiāpiti, Ngāti Te Whatu-i-āpiti or Ngāi Te Whatuiāpiti is a Māori hapū (subtribe or branch) of the Ngāti Kahungunu iwi in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
The hapū were descended from Te Whatuiāpiti, who was a great-grandson of Taewhā, himself a son of Rākei-hikuroa, the grandson of Kahungunu, and his second wife. Ngāi Whatuiāpiti had a fierce rivalry with Ngāi Te Upokoiri, which was descended from Taraia, a son of Rākei-hikuroa and his first wife.
Marae and wharenui
Central Hawke's Bay District
The hapū is associated with three marae (meeting grounds) and wharenui (meeting houses) in Central Hawke's Bay District:
- Mataweka marae and Nohomaiterangi wharenui on Tapairu Road at Waipawa
- Pukehou marae and Keke Haunga wharenui on State Highway 2 at Pukehou
- Te Whatuiāpiti marae and Te Whatuiāpiti wharenui on Te Aute Trust Road in the Pātangata area and north-east of Ōtāne
Hastings District
The hapū is associated with two marae (meeting grounds) and wharenui (meeting houses) in Hastings District:
- Kahurānaki marae and wharenui on State Highway 2 at Te Hauke
- Korongatā marae and Nukanoa wharenui on Maraekakaho Road at Bridge Pā
Notable people
- Hine-i-paketia, a tribal leader and land seller
- Te Hapuku, a tribal leader, farmer and assessor
- Te Pareihe, a tribal leader
- Hori Tupaea, a tribal leader and farmer
References
- ^ "Te Puni Kōkiri iwi profile". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri, New Zealand Government. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ a b Whaanga, Mere. "Te Ara iwi profile". Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
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