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KIA ORA!Greetings!HAERE MAI KI WHANGĀREI TERENGA PARĀOAWelcome to Whangārei – Gathering place of the whales
TANGATA WHENUAPeople of the landWe, the tangata whenua or indigenous people of this land are strongly connected to our environment. Before pakeha or European arrived, Māori dominated Aotearoa, land of the long white cloud.
Today, Māori make up nearly one third of the population of Whangārei so you can expect to meet us whereever you go. From our creative Māori artists to our innovative and entrepreneurial business people, we are what make Whangārei special and unique.
Through this brochure we share many of the things and places we love and hold in high regard. Most of these have been provided to us by Papatūānuku, our earth mother. We are the kaitiaki or protectors of all living forces like the land, forests and waterways.
We pride ourselves on manaakitanga or welcoming and caring for our visitors, so hope that you may be better informed and enriched by New Zealand’s rich history and beautiful Māori culture.
Haere mai ngā manuhiriHaere mai e, tūārangi eMauria mai o koutou aroha iTe kaupapa neiTēnā koutouTēnā koutouTēnā koutou katoa
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WHANGĀREIKO TE TAUWHANGA A REIPAEThe waiting place of ReipaeOur ancestors spoke of a handsome chieftain, Ueoneone, from the far north who travelled to a prominent Māori village in Waikato where he fell in love with two beautiful princesses named Reitu and Reipae. They too were mesmerised by this handsome chieftain from the north.
Both tribes knew that a marriage would strengthen their tribal connections. Ueoneone returned home to the north in preparation for the union. He then sent his magical bird down to fly the beautiful princesses back to him. Their family followed on land in support of the impending marriage.
On their journey, Reipae overheard Reitu making scathing remarks about her to the magical bird. This caused Reipae to give up her quest of marriage to the handsome Ueoneone and asked the bird to land on the shore below, where she disembarked and told Reitu to carry on without her. Reitu completed the journey and married Ueoneone.
While waiting for her family, Reipae wandered the shores of what is now the Whangārei Harbour and was bedazzled by another handsome chieftain of the area, Tahuhu Potiki. They married, and so this place became known as Ko te tauwhanga a Reipae, the waiting place of Reipae which has been shortened to Whangārei.
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WHANGĀREI TERENGA PARĀOAGathering place of the whalesMany years after the arrival of the magical bird and our beautiful princesses, Reitu and Reipae, the name of Whangārei was enhanced to recognise the most revered and majestic mammals of the sea, the Parāoa or sperm whale who frequently gathered in and around the harbour.
Our ancestors believed these whales were important gifts from the gods. They represented wealth, abundance and prosperity. The Parāoa also symbolises persons of chiefly status. Hence the name Whangārei – Terenga Parāoa - Gathering place of the whales and meeting place of the chiefs.
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MANAIATu te ao • Tu te poOne hundred beaches surround Whangārei and the most prominent feature, which has a commanding presence upon entering the Whangārei Harbour, is our sacred mountain Manaia.
This mountain’s name is derived from one of the earliest chiefs that settled here. Manaia is the ancestral mountain to all the tribes in Whangārei, many of whom can trace their genealogy back to this great chief, Manaia.
To this day, when people hear or see Mt Manaia, they are reminded of home. A great walking track to the summit provides the most spectacular views over the most dramatic harbour entrance in New Zealand.
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MATAKOHELimestone IslandSitting in the middle of the channel to the upper Whangārei Harbour is Matakohe Island or Limestone Island. It was a strategically important site for the local tribes and included a fortified village. From this vantage point they could observe everything entering and exiting the harbour. The village catered for up to 2000 warriors who would gather here while the chiefs strategised and planned their conquests over other tribes.
The warmth-loving kumara, or sweet potato, which plays a very important part in our Māori diet, was extensively grown on this island due to the ideal conditions. Today, the island is a sanctuary for many endangered species and is a key location for important conservation efforts which have seen the regeneration of our iconic kiwi and various other birds, reptiles and insects.
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Photo: Northern Advocate
HĪHĪAUALocated beneath the hilltop pa of Ōkara that overlooks both the Waiarohia and Hātea Rivers, Hīhīaua was once a busy canoe landing and fishing spot.
Today, Hīhīaua greets you with the mighty Waka and Wave sculpture. It welcomes travellers from distant places and reminds us of the importance of our culture riding waves of colonisation and changes. Whangārei is home to many traditional and contemporary Māori artists and some of their works can be seen on Huarahi o te whai, the Hātea Loop walkway, that runs along the Hīhīaua Peninsula.
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PARIHAKAThe cliff of war danceThe dominant feature of the inner harbour is our sacred mountain, Parihaka, meaning cliff of war dance. The commanding views of the whole inner harbour provided our people with safety and security from invading tribes.
Today, the breathtaking views from the summit of Mt Parihaka confirm why this mountain was the largest Māori pā site or fortified village in Aotearoa. The popular walking tracks lead you through native flora and fauna where our ancestors, as we still do today, collect a lot of our native medicinal plants.
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OTUIHAUWhangārei FallsThe most majestic of the six waterfalls in Whangārei is Otuihau or Whangārei Falls. The waterways that flow in and out of this waterfall, sustained our people with such delicacies as eels and fresh water lobsters. We have a spiritual connection to all our waterways and believe water is a living force which sustains us. The calabash of these falls was used for the physical and spiritual healing of our people.
Today, Otuihau is the most visited sight in Whangārei. It includes wonderful walkways through our beautiful native bush that take you past our giants of the forest, the mighty Kauri tree, then lead you down to the Whangārei Harbour.
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TERENGA PARĀOA MARAEOur marae, or the place where we gather for special occasions in Whangārei, is Terenga Parāoa. This beautiful marae was gifted to the people of Whangārei by the family of one of Māoridom’s respected and visionary leaders of the early 1900s, Kaka Porowini.
The meeting house is named after him. This fully carved house tells the rich history of all the tribes throughout Te Tai Tokerau, Northland.
Today it is open to people of all nations, religions and creeds as a symbol of hospitality and unity.
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ACTIVITIES, EXPERIENCES AND TOURSConnecting you with our land, water and forest
Whakawhanaungatanga – Building relationships through shared experiences
STAY NATIVECan I tell you a secret? Stay Native is not your ordinary travel experience. You see, we know that the most beautiful beaches are connected to dusty roads that are not on the map. We know that the most succulent kai is hidden under the earth, cooked in fire and rocks. We know that the most lush landscapes are concealed behind goat tracks, and solidified under years of barefoot adventures. We know that the very best people to show you, are the locals who know them best.
Stay Native is an online platform that connects you to authentic Māori experiences. Whether you would like to experience traditional Māori cuisine, or a high-end dining experience with your own personal chef. Whether you would like to trek through the forest to find a hidden waterhole, or spend the night sleeping over the water on a private beach retreat - Stay Native has an experience for you. All hosted by local Māori, these experiences will take you off the beaten track and connect you meaningfully with our culture, our landscapes, and our people.
Nau mai, haere mai. We invite you to join us. Simply head to our website to book your experience today.
www.staynative.co.nz
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TU TIKA TOURSYou will immediately feel welcomed and at ease with your personal guides as you experience the warmth of authentic Māori cultural hospitality. Step off the tourist trail and begin your journey and connection with Mervyn, Rangimarie and family – your knowledgeable and passionate descendants of the land. Be immersed in our culture and protocols that we still hold strong to today.
An unforgettable five hour experience that will create memories and connections that will last a lifetime. Shorter and customised tours can be made to suit your requirements. If you are seeking an authentic cultural performance and show, we can assist with that too.
Contact us to discuss how we can help make your Kiwi Cultural Connection the most memorable experience. You may arrive as a stranger, but you will leave Aotearoa (New Zealand) as members of our whānau (family).
www.tutikatours.co.nz
09 4375651 or 021 507826
Pick-up/drop-off within Whangārei City area
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TU TIKA TOURS
PUPURANGI HIRE & TOURTēnā Koutou katoa – Greetings to you all.
Pupurangi Hire & Tour offer a range of activities, information and experiences. We have a large range of water and land based hire activities that you can do on your own or with a personal guide.
AquacyklsWaka AmaKayaks – single and doubleRollerbladesScootersBikes
Or perhaps you would like a guided tour through native bushwalks or sites of significance. Experience the culture and history of the area with tangata whenua (people of the land), your hosts Tony, Joanne and Toitehuatahi.
We specialise in providing a service that is safe and enjoyable for families and friends, community groups and visitors to Whangārei. Come experience the local histories and knowledge of Ahipūpūrangi.
Nau mai, haere mai, piki mai!
Come and visit!
www.hirentour.co.nz
Jetty 1, Town Basin, Whangārei Marina
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BROCHURE LOCATIONS
1 Otuihau - Whangārei Falls2 Parihaka3 Terenga Parāoa Marae4 Hīhīaua5 Matakohe Limestone Island6 Manaia
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
STAY NATIVE7 Fishing & rewana at Whangaruru8 Marae & conservation at Whananāki9 Rongoa at Ngunguru10 Te Reo class at Otangarei11 Screen printing & poi at the Quarry
Arts Centre12 Weaving at Takahīwai
TU TIKA TOURS13 Otuihau - Whangārei Falls14 Otangarei15 Parihaka16 Terenga Parāoa Marae17 Te Matau ā Pohe
PUPURANGI HIRE & TOUR18 Town Basin, Ahipūpūrangi
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MĀ TE WĀSee you again
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