Auaukiterangi is the name of the ancestral carved house at maketu marae, which was built and opened in 1962. View the accommodation images, contact the hosts or book. Waikawa attractions new zealand, waikawa activities. Apr 11, 2015 waikawa marae meeting place for te atiawa people, picton, new zealand nz stay safe and healthy. Waikawa, southland, new zealand places librarything. Waikawa bay opens onto queen charlotte sound the new zealand ministry for culture and heritage gives a translation of bitter water for waikawa although waikawa has no shops with basic provisions, some basic items can be purchased at holiday parks, some accommodation apartments and many luxury. As well as his involvement with the waikawa marae, he chaired the arapawa. Many of our young people have never stayed on a marae and it is a wonderful experience for them. Riwai hiwinui said that drinking had also disappeared from waikawa picton and the marae had been made sacred. As well as his involvement with the waikawa marae, he chaired the arapawa maori committee, was delegate to the marlborough maori committee and was a member of the new zealand historic places trust maori heritage committee. See more ideas about picton new zealand, south island and new zealand. Mystery surrounding monument to maori chief in waikawa.
Waikawa is a small settlement to the north east of picton, marlborough, new zealand. The new, modern building, located on upper high street, reflects the towns maritime history is more than double the. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Mohawk mall was an enclosed shopping mall in the town of niskayuna, new york, on a 50acre parcel located at the corner of state street and balltown road.
It is regularly used by the local college as a cultural training venue for staff and students. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. It was not the first meeting house to be built at maketu marae, but it is certainly considered to be the most important, because of its ancestral name. The late mrs ngaire noble relates a little history on her father, john arthurs. Arapawa island to port underwood te ara encyclopedia of. Arapawa island 75sqkm island flanked by queen charlotte sound, tory channel and cook strait. Maori women by jimmy nelson for his book before they passed away maori tattoos.
Picton dawn chorus and kaipupu wildlife sanctuary field day. Waikawa marae is the designated civil defence centre for picton and was used to support people escaping from the christchurch earthquake. If you would like to book the marae for a hui or an event please use our bookingcontact. Deed of settlement at a ceremony at waikawa marae, picton, at 3pm. You can contact them directly or make a booking via their website. Recent history whilst piritahi marae did not have land until 1976 the marae committee existed from 1971. Waikawa museum has been open since november 1975, and is run by a committee and a roster of volunteers. What particularly struck me is its vivid threedimensional effect, which is hard to fully appreciate unless the kete is seen in the flesh, so to speak. With the backing of ngai tahu, uncle pat robinson organised this for those of us who went to learn more about our whakapapa.
Margaret lamont pub by tokanui school centennial committee. Waikawa marae meeting place for te atiawa people, picton, new. Welcome to south catlins, new zealand, and waikawa museum, our treasurestore of local history. Not far from the memorial is waikawa marae, which connects. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. If you want to learn waikawa in english, you will find the translation here, along with other translations from maori to english. Waikawa marae s picton, marlborough, new zealand official website. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. To get more details you can call us on 03 573 7528. Waikawa marae meeting place for te atiawa people, picton.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. You will be catching a boat to kaipupu and numbers are limited, so please book your space by emailing bev. Register your team with bev maatahart on 027 725 1159 by friday 22nd june. Waikawa maraes picton, marlborough, new zealand official website. The marae connects ancestrally to the waka tokomaru, the maunga piripiri and the awa waitohi. Te atiawa historianwhakapapa advisor te atiawa o te. It offers the visitor a fantastic base for exploring the marlborough sounds and marlboroughs inland attractions and landscapes.
If the marae is booked out, an alternative accommodation place is the waikawa bay holiday park. To sleep in a wharenui is like sleeping within the pages of a history book. Picton has grown into a beautiful waterside holiday town with some of new zealands highest quality marina facilities, boutique shops and accommodation options. The town is located near the head of the queen charlotte sound, 25 km 16 mi north of blenheim and 65 km 40 mi west of wellington. Te atiawa asset holding company ltd was established in january 2007 to operate as a commercial entity, the principal role being to develop commercial potential of settlement assets on behalf of te atiawa o te wakaamaui. Sections on sports and religion as well as schools and lifestyle. This eyecatching pattern belongs to a wellworn basket kete whakairo that a participant brought to a twoday weaving workshop at waikawa marae raranga wananga noho marae, which i was invited to tutor at recently. Sleeping in the wharenui is like sleeping within the pages of a history book and is a wonderful, memorable experience. About 100 visitors were welcomed on to the marae with a powhiri. Waikawa marae is central to the functions of iwi and many community groups in the surrounding marlborough region.
Common knowledge places waikawa, southland, new zealand. Waikawa tourist places are also available from isite visitor information centres. Omaka marae pa ora, pa wananga, centre of cultural excellence. See waikawa photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of waikawa in new zealand. The arrival of the europeans with their muskets in the early 1800s had a huge impact on the maori population. At this point a woman stood and said that the great need of the maori is. The marae is a meeting place for te atiawa people from the top of the south island.
Waitangi day often stirs controversy at the place where it was signed, but hundreds celebrated it with love at waikawa marae. Te atiawa o te wakaamaui to shine as te atiawa, the. The town is on the site of the te ati awa settlement of waitohi, which was established by migrants from taranaki in 1828. Maori eco school cruises marlborough sounds eco tours. On 23 january 1770 an expedition from british navigator james cooks ship the endeavour climbed to the ridgeline. Our collections are mainly memorabilia relating to the pioneering history of south catlins where we live, and we particularly enjoy helping a visitor to. Te tau ihu is their unique place and it is the essence of. Waikawa marae is located in waikawa bay, about 7 km northeast of picton.
Te atiawa ki te tau ihu is kaitiaki in its te tau ihu rohe. Teams can compete in a quiz followed by matariki activities. It was managed by genesee management, it had three courts with groups of fountains and seating areas. Waikawa te kohanga reo is a maraebased kohanga located at waikawa marae, in picton. Waikawa marae inc offers clubs services in waikawa, marlborough area. Te atiawa no runga i te rangi te atiawa o te wakaamaui. It runs from the spectacular maraenui hill, just before the motu river bridge for about 80 kms along the fertile coastal strip to the sandy sweep of whangaparaoa, landing place of the tainui and arawa canoes, near cape runaway. Waikawa lies just northeast of picton picton is a major hub in new zealands transport network, connecting the south island road and rail network with ferries across. You can check availability and book online via their website. Book your space to experience the conservation efforts being done in the picton area come and find out how two award winners are working together to bring back the bush and birds in the picton area. I was on a ferry with about 4 people i knew from the wellington office i work from, and i was about to join about 35 other strangers for a week on the marae in waikawa, which is very close to picton in the marlborough sounds. The primary hapu are te uri karaka, ngati hura, kauahi and ngati kapu of the haurakitainui iwi ngati paoa and also ngati whanaunga. Waikawa tourist attractions and travel activities directory, new zealand.
Great selection of information on family harm with books that children can relate to. Enjoy a matariki themed quizactivites night at waikawa. Kaikaranga in front, wahine in the middle and tane flanking at the sides. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. If youve been trying to sort perching pullets in noticeboard wish to buy 6 pullets my usual source kelvin holdaway is no longer rearing pe. In march 1850 the site was bought from te ati awa, who moved to neighbouring waikawa bay, still a maori centre in the 2010s. Robinson huidescendants of takaroa makutu at waikawa. Wharekawa kaiaua marae is located in whakatiwai, two minutes drive north of kaiaua on the corner of rata and east coast roads. Waikawa museum and information centre tokanui 2020 all. From adrenalinepumping adventure to a relaxing day out you need never be bored in waikawa, marlborough, new zealand. Waikawa is central to a stretch of coast regarded by many as the most scenic section of the popular pacific coast highway. Get directions, maps, and traffic for waikawa beach, manawatu wanganui.
Waitohi is a town in the marlborough region of new zealands south island. Waikawa has many tourist attractions and travel activities, with something to suit all ages, tastes and budgets. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Auaukiterangi was an ariki high chief and the father of hoturoa. Waikawa marae inc, clubs, in waikawa, marlborough district. Today, the manawhenua status of te atiawa is recognised within the four marae across te tau ihu waikawa, whakatu, te awhina and onetahua all have te atiawa interests. Waikawa marae meeting place for te atiawa people, picton, new zealand. Tune in to your neighbourhood in noticeboard hi there neighbours. A personal koha is part of the tikanga of coming onto a marae and is collected by manuhiri before entering the waharoa. He was associated with the formation of nga takiwa o te atiawa and served as chairperson for a term. Peace, perfect peace te putahitanga o te waipounamu.
Accommodation options in waikawa may include motels, hotels, bed and breakfasts, apartments, holiday homes and luxury lodges. Te atiawa historianwhakapapa advisor te atiawa o te wakaa. Te atiawa o te wakaamaui trust tupuna booklet 1 schedule 3 endorsed by whakapapa komiti 9th november 2012. Jan 25, 2019 photos from beautiful picton and the top of the south island, new zealand.
Te atiawa o te wakaamaui deed of settlement signed today scoop. It is a beautiful marae with wonderful modern facilities, you can book for either catered or uncatered stay. A monument at the appropriately named cooks lookout. The whare tupuna is arapaoa, which means downward thrust and the wharekai is named whakakotahi, meaning to become one. Waikawa marae, picton waikawa marae, picton visit picton. Te wakaamaui are the people of te tiawa descent who whakapapa. The mall was first opened in 1970 and demolished in 2000, with its last remaining section demolished in 2002. The early marae meetings were held at the eastern end of the island. Kaumatua mike taylor has been chairman of te atiawa whakapapa committee.
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