NgĀti HAUITI
E Kore e Mau i a koe te hape a Paratuae
Pepeha
Piki ake ki te taumata o Meikura kei Ruahine
Titiro atu ki te maunga tapu ko Aorangi
Heke iho ki te awa e rere nei ko Rangitīkei
Ka paria ki uta, ki Pātea
Ka paria ki uta ki Ōtoea
Ka paria ki uta, ki Ōtara
Ka tatū ki Te Hou Hou nei, Ko Ngāti Hauiti e tū atu nei!
Hapū
Ngāti Haukaha
Ngāti Te Ngahoa
Ngāi Ruaanga
Ngāti Tamatereka
Ngāi Te Upokoiri
Ngāti Hora
Ngāti Tūmokai
Ngāti Hinetio
Ngāti Hinemanu
Ngāti Rangiwhaiao
Ngāti Whiti-Hauiti Upokoiri
About Ngāti Hauiti
The Rangitīkei Awa and its tributaries have been a vital lifeline for the people of Ngāti Hauiti for generations. This river has not only sustained us but has also been the heart of our communities, serving as a central gathering place, a source of nourishment, and a sanctuary in times of need. It is where we have historically engaged in mahinga kai (food gathering) and found a deep connection to our land and traditions.
The Rangitīkei Awa is much more than just a river; it is our Tūrangawaewae (place of belonging), representing our identity, heritage, and the very essence of who we are as a people. Its waters are woven into the fabric of our history, culture, and daily lives, making it an irreplaceable part of our collective existence.
Tribal tradition tells us that Hauiti descends from the eponymous explorer Tamatea Pōkai Whenua. He is attributed with naming many places in the Rangitīkei district and leaving a number of mōkai at certain locations.
Another tupuna of note was Mātangi who came to the Rangitīkei from the Wairarapa. On his journey of discovery, Mātangi also named various places along the central Rangitīkei River. His descendants married various members of Ngāti Hauiti and gave rise to the Ngāti Tumokai hapū.
For more information about Ngāti Hauiti follow the button link below to the Mōkai Pātea Waitangi Claims website.
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