Kaitiakitanga and the responsibilities that it entails for the rohe, the moana and the whenua are at the forefront of the uri of Te Ātiawa ki te Upoko o te Ika a Māui Pōtiki Trust and the other entities that affiliate with the Trust.
These photos, nga waiata and videos highlight all that is special about our rohe, its people and their culture.
Mount Victoria - View of Wellington
Remutaka Forest Park - Waharoa and palisades at the entrance to the Orongorongo Track
The new waharoa installed at the start of the Orongorongo Track was blessed during an opening ceremony up at the top car park, Catchpool Valley. At the time this photo was taken, the palisades were yet to be added to this impressive new gateway.
Matiu Island
Matiu Island - Waharoa
In the 1800s, the prophet Te Whiti was at Parihaka.
The Parihaka movement was underpinned by:-
• the Bible, the supreme word of God
• the poi, peace and hospitality
• the raukura three white albatross feathers denoting glory to God, peace on earth and goodwill to all men.
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E ngā iwi o te motu nei E ngā iwi o te motu nei Kua tū, kua tū, a Te Whiti |
Oh people of the island Oh people of the island Hold on, hold on, to Te Whiti's way |
Repeat the 1st verse
