Tāneatua, half brother of Toroa.
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.
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.
Tainui Te Arawa Mataatua Takitimu Tokomaru Kurahaupo Aotea
the tohunga of the mataatua waka is taneatua
taneatua
Toroa is the chief of the mataatua waka
I think I read this in 'Tuhoe, Children of the Mist' by Elsdon Best, that Mataatua means - Face of God.
Ruawharo
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.
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.
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.
William John Phillips has written: 'The great carved house, Mataatua, of Whakatane' -- subject(s): Decoration and ornament, Maori, Maori Decoration and ornament, Mataatua House, Wood-carving, Maori
W. Dittmer has written: 'Te tohunga'
A tohunga is a term from Māori culture in New Zealand that refers to a skilled expert or practitioner, often in fields such as healing, carving, or navigation. Tohunga are respected for their knowledge and abilities, traditionally passed down through generations. They play a crucial role in preserving cultural practices and spiritual traditions within Māori communities. The term can also refer to someone with specialized knowledge in various other domains.
Tainui Te Arawa Mataatua Takitimu Tokomaru Kurahaupo Aotea