Ngāi Tāmanuhiri
Ngāi Tāmanuhiri | |
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Takitimu, Horouta | |
Population | 2635 registered members[1] |
Ngāi Tāmanuhiri is a
The iwi consists of the descendants of Tamanuhiri and his two principle wives, Rongomaiawhia and Hine-nui-te-po (formerly a wife of hid neighbour Tawake-whakato).[3] The two eldest children of Rongomaiawhia: Tamaraukura, and Paea-o-te-rangi are the primary ancestors of the five major hapū which are: Ngati Rangiwaho Matua, Ngai Tawehi, Ngati Kahutia, Ngati Rangi-tauwhiwhia and Ngati Rangiwaho. These hapū also claim descent from the other children of Tamanuhiri to both of his wives.[4][5]
Rohe
The rohe (tribal lands) of Ngai Tamanuhiri are located to the south of
Hapū and Marae
Hapū
The tribe is now made of five hapū (sub-tribes):
Ngāti Rangitauwhiwhia
- The Descendants of Rangi-Tauwhiwhia, the eldest child of Tapunga-o-te-rangi[8]
Ngāi Tawehi
- The Descendants of Tawehi youngest of the three children of Tapunga-o-te-rangi grandson of Paea-o-te-rangi from whom he gains his mana[8]
Ngāti Kahutia
- Descendants of Kahutia (a grandchild of Tawehi-o-te-rangi from his daughter Te Riu Kahika), he married into the iwi of Rongowhakaata. When Kahutia's grandchild Koroiti died, his nephew Tukareaho (son of Koroiti's sister Te Rongowhatia) returned and burned his body within his house at night. From this event came the name Ngai Tahu-po which was later used as an iwi title particularly by Wi Kaipuke of Ngati Rangiwaho, a leader of the Ngai Tahu-po loyalists who fought against Te Kooti at the battle of Te Karetu[8]
Ngāti Rangiwaho-Matua
- The Descendants of Rangiwaho I (also known to the Tribe as Rangiwaho Matua), the eldest child of Tamaraukura from whom he gains his mana.[8]
Ngāti Rangiwaho
- Descendants of Rangiwaho II, a grandson of Rangiwaho I from whom he inherits his Mana[8]
Defunct hapu
there are also a number of hapu that exist only as branches of the five hapu listed above (but not limited to), such as:
- Ngati Huauri
- Ngati Meke
- Ngati Waipapa
- Ngati Rakai
Marae
All
Muriwai
- Muriwai Pa (now known as Muriwai marae): location of the historic meeting house Te Poho o Tamanuhiri III
- Waiari Marae
Tawatapu
- Rangiwaho marae[7]
Iwi Governance
Ngai Tāmanuhiri Tutu Poroporo Trust
The Tāmanuhiri Tutu Poroporo Trust (TTPT) is a common law discretionary trust and Post Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE) based in Gisborne. TTPT was established under The Ngai Tamanuhiri Deed of Settlement Act 2011[9] to manage the tribal redress and assets after the settlement of historical Treaty of Waitangi grievances with the crown
The Tamanuhiri Tutu Poroporo Trust's Governance structure consists of a single board of seven members, each of Ngāi Tāmanuhiri descent. TTPT represents the interests of its beneficiaries during issues concerning resource consent under the resource consent act[7]
The tribal area of Ngāi Tāmanuhiri is with the territory of Gisborne District Council, which performs the functions of a district and regional council.[7]
Ngāi Tāmanuhiri Whānui Trust
Ngāi Tāmanuhiri Whānui Trust represents the iwi's interests under the Māori Fisheries Act and Māori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act. It is also based in Gisborne, and governed by the same seven trustees as Tāmanuhiri Tutu Poroporo Trust.[7]
Media
Turanga FM
Notable people
- Tu Wyllie – rugby union player and politician
- Te Raumoa Balneavis – interpreter and public servant
- Francis Rei Paul Hamon[12]- artist
See also
References
- ^ "Our Iwi".
- ^ Walker, W., (2014)., Nga Maunga Korero - Tamanuhiri and Hinenui, retrieved 2018, March 24 from https://maungakorero.wordpress.com/maunga-korero/issue-2-whakapunaki/tamanuhiri-and-hinenui/
- ^ Pohatu, W, (2011, December 30) Ahi ka roa o Tamanuhiri, retrieved 2018, March 24 from http://warrenpohatu.blogspot.co.nz/2011/11/ahi-ka-roa-o-tamanuhiri.html
- ^ "The people". Te Runanga o Turanganui a Kiwa.
- ^ Ngai Tamanuhiri Tutu Poroporo trust
- ^ "Our Rohe".
- ^ a b c d e "Ngāi Tāmanuhiri". Te Kāhui Māngai Directory of Māori Iwi and Organisations. Te Puni KokiriTe Kāhui Māngai. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
- ^ a b c d e "Warren Pohatu Creative: Ahi Ka Roa O Tamanuhiri". 30 November 2011.
- ^ https://www.govt.nz/dmsdocument/5269.pdf [dead link]
- ^ "Turanga FM". Turanga FM. Te Reo Irirangi o Turanganui-a-kiwa. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
- ^ "Iwi Radio Coverage" (PDF). maorimedia.co.nz. Māori Media Network. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
- ^ "He Rerenga Kōrero 1980".