by Darren Reid
The Muaūpoko people – formerly known as Ngāi Tara – were named because they lived at the ūpoko (head) of Te Ika-a-Māui – the fish of Māui, or the North Island. Over time, they lost much of their land. Today, the tribe is working to restore Lake Horowhenua and revive their culture.
Main image: Replica of the Kurahaupō canoe
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