What is Ngapuhi waka?

The Ngāpuhi waka taua (war canoe) Ngatokimatawhaorua, built for the 1940 centenary of the Treaty signing, was the largest of five waka in the Bay of Islands waters for Waitangi Day 2002.

What are the 7 Māori waka?

The seven waka that arrived to Aotearoa were called Tainui, Te Arawa, Mātaatua, Kurahaupō, Tokomaru, Aotea and Tākitimu.

What was waka Taua used for?

War canoes (waka taua) were the largest and most prestigious of Maori canoes. They were used to transport warriors, and Maori people viewed them as ‘tapu’ (sacred), which means that they could not be used to transport women or common goods such as food.

What does waka mean?

For Māori, the waka is a powerful symbol of culture and heritage. Often large waka were ornately carved, visually retelling histories and stories important to the particular iwi / tribe making the waka. Many Māori myths and legends are based around the seafaring vessels.

How many types of waka are there?

Moriori waka The Moriori people of the Chatham Islands (Wharekauri), 800 kilometres east of mainland New Zealand, used four types of waka: waka pūhara, waka rimu, waka pahī and waka rā.

What does ngapuhi mean in English?

noun. (also Nga-Puhi) New Zealand. A member of a Maori people living in the Northland region of New Zealand.

Where do Māori people come from?

Māori are the tangata whenua, the indigenous people, of New Zealand. They came here more than 1000 years ago from their mythical Polynesian homeland of Hawaiki. Today, one in seven New Zealanders identify as Māori. Their history, language and traditions are central to New Zealand’s identity.

Why did Māori leave their homeland?

Various Māori traditions recount how their ancestors set out from their homeland in waka hourua, large double-hulled ocean-going canoes (waka). Some of these traditions name a mythical homeland called Hawaiki. Other stories of various Māori tribes report migrations to escape famine, over-population, and warfare.

How fast can a waka go?

On voyages, the waka sail 24 hours per day with the crew working 6-hour watches. The average speed for the Rapanui journey was 5 knots (9.26 km/h), but they can go as fast as 12 knots.

What are the different types of waka?

The Moriori people of the Chatham Islands (Wharekauri), 800 kilometres east of mainland New Zealand, used four types of waka: waka pūhara, waka rimu, waka pahī and waka rā. These have been described as rafts rather than canoes.

What is Ngāpuhi known for?

The Ngāpuhi rangatira Hongi Hika became a pivotal figure in New Zealand history. He was a skilled and driven leader in war and trade, and his actions had far-reaching consequences.

Where is Te Runanga o nga Maata waka located?

Te Runanga o Nga Maata Waka is the urban Maori authority for Te Waipounamu. Our agency is based at Nga Hau E Wha National Marae situated in the eastern suburbs of Christchurch.

Where is home Maata waka located in New Zealand?

Our agency is based at Nga Hau E Wha National Marae situated in the eastern suburbs of Christchurch. We are an approved community services provider of Child Youth and Family to provide social work support, as well as being registered and accredited by NZQA under the Education Act as a Private Training Establishment.

What does the name Maata waka stand for?

The name Maata Waka means for the Runanga the ‘confederation of all tribes, all nations, all people’. The organisation is inclusive of all and exclusive of none. Our vision is to support the dreams and aspirations of our people and to strive towards independence with integrity.