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Who is the tohunga of the 7 waka?
the tohunga of the mataatua waka is taneatua
Who was the tohunga of Mataatua waka?
taneatua
What happened to mataatua waka?
As the story was told by our old people,when Mataatua Waka landed at Whakatane Toroa the chief had a young brother named Puhi.in that time the two brothers didnt see eye to eye,so Puhi and his followers took the Waka Mataatua up North of New Zealand.Thats how our Whanau became Ngapuhi.There is alot more detail behind the story, this is only a short vertion.
What is the meaning of the name of the mataatua waka?
I think I read this in 'Tuhoe, Children of the Mist' by Elsdon Best, that Mataatua means - Face of God.
Where did the Mataatua Waka come from?
The Mataatua Waka is believed to have originated from Hawaiki, a mythical homeland in Polynesian cultures. It is said to have journeyed from Hawaiki to Aotearoa (New Zealand) carrying the ancestors of the Māori people.
What are the 7 maori waka?
Tainui Te Arawa Mataatua Takitimu Tokomaru Kurahaupo Aotea
Who are the tribes of Mataatua?
The tribes of Mataatua are a group of Māori iwi (tribes) from the eastern North Island of New Zealand, particularly associated with the Mataatua waka (canoe). Key tribes include Ngāti Awa, Ngāi Tūhoe, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, and Ngāti Porou, among others. These tribes share cultural and historical connections stemming from their common ancestry and heritage linked to the Mataatua canoe. The region is known for its rich Māori culture and history.
What is the maori word for horse?
Tainui, Te arawa, Mataatua, Takitimu, Tokomaru, Kurahaupo and Aotea.
What are the 7 waka of New Zealand?
According to Maori native myths and legends, when the native Maori people arrived in New Zealand, they arrived in seven great Waka, or giant canoes, no-one knows where they originally came from, but all sensible answers point toward the pacific islands. When the Waka landed around the coast, they created the first seven tribes, and the Maori people started from that.
What is waka waka?
Shakira song Waka Waka mean that inconswelo.
What is the waka called that the polnesion expoler kupe?
The waka that the Polynesian explorer Kupe used is called the "Matahorua." Kupe is credited with discovering and exploring the islands of New Zealand in the 10th century using this double-hulled canoe.
Who is the tohunga of mataatua?
Te Awanui Reeder is the current tohunga of Mataatua. He is a respected elder and spiritual leader within the community, known for his knowledge and connection to traditional practices and customs.
