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Whātonga was the father of Tara, the eponymous an

Whātonga was the father of Tara, the eponymous ancestor of the Ngai Tara people, and grandfather to Rangitāne (also known as Tānenuiarangi), from whom all Rangitāne descend. -
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Tōtara has traditionally been used by māori for

Tōtara has traditionally been used by māori for canoes and carving, as its wood is hard, straight-grained, and very resistant to rot. 🍃 🍃 🍃 📸 @amandahodge_itsthelittlethings

If you want to see all the beauty that Te Āpiti h

If you want to see all the beauty that Te Āpiti has to offer, but don’t have time to tackle the full Manawatū Gorge track, then the Tawa Loop track is for you. This track provides all the beauty and wilderness of the full track, but is less than half the distance and takes half the time.
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The traditional history of the Manawatū begins wi

The traditional history of the Manawatū begins with the arrival of Whātonga. Whātonga was one of three chiefs on board the Kurahaupo waka, which journeyed across the Pacific Ocean to Aotearoa, New Zealand, possibly as early as the 12th Century.
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Whātonga was the father of Tara, the eponymous an

Whātonga was the father of Tara, the eponymous ancestor of the Ngai Tara people, and grandfather to Rangitāne (also known as Tānenuiarangi), from whom all Rangitāne descend. -
If you'd like to know more about the history of Māori and Te Āpiti, head to our website. Link in bio.
#manawatugorge #teapiti 📸 @dailybalancingact

Tōtara has traditionally been used by māori for

Tōtara has traditionally been used by māori for canoes and carving, as its wood is hard, straight-grained, and very resistant to rot. 🍃 🍃 🍃 📸 @amandahodge_itsthelittlethings

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