What iwi is waikaremoana?
Ko Tūhoe Te Iwi
Ko Tūhoe Te Iwi It is famous for its lakes and forested beauty and as the homeland of Ngai Tūhoe, who have lived around its shores for centuries.
What is Tūhoe most important mountain?
The mountains Each Tūhoe community has a mountain that is of special importance to its area. But the peak which sits above them all is Maungapōhatu, in the Huiarau Range at the heart of Te Urewera.
Where is Tūhoe land?
eastern North Island
Tūhoe traditional land is at Te Urewera (Te Urewera National Park) in the eastern North Island, a steep, heavily forested area which includes Lake Waikaremoana. Tūhoe traditionally relied on the forest for their needs.
What does waikaremoana mean in Maori?
From the Maori Waikaremoana translates as ‘sea of rippling waters’.
Can you visit Lake Waikaremoana?
Getting there. Waikaremoana can be approached from two directions on SH38 which runs from Waiotapu in the north to Wairoa on the East Coast. SH38 passes Te Karetu where Te Urewera Visitor Centre (Te Kura Whenua) and the Waikaremoana Holiday Park are located.
Who are the Tūhoe tribals?
The Tūhoe Tribals are non – registered entities and are currently reviewing their capacity and capability to meet the current and futures needs of their communities. By 2015, you will see a more effective collection of Tūhoe Tribals in action.
What is the Tūhoe Rohe map?
This rohe map represents the area over which Tūhoe exercises kaitiakitanga for the purposes of the Resource Management Act 1991 and is based on the Area of Interest agreed between Tūhoe and the Crown in the Deed of Settlement signed on 4 June 2013. Tūhoe Area of Interest from the Deed of Settlement [JPG, 796KB].
How many Rohe communities does Tūhoe have?
When making decisions that reflect a collective Tūhoe Iwi view or position, it’s here that Tūhoe has organized its Tribal boundary into 4 rohe communities. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
Do the Tūhoe tribals supersede the hapū and marae?
While the Tūhoe Tribals reflects a collective view, it does not supersede or assume the authority and mana of the hapū and marae within their rohe.
