This map shows some of the places that Tamatea was said to have explored. Northland traditions say that Tamatea explored the Kaipara and Hokianga harbours before settling at Awanui and Kaitāia on Rangaunu Harbour. According to Tauranga traditions, Tamatea explored their region. On Maunga Tawa he built a pā, planted flax and left his son Ranginui, who became the ancestor of Ngāti Ranginui. Ngāti Whitikaupeka, Ngāti Hauiti and Ngāti Apa tell how Tamatea went inland to Waiōuru and Taihape, where he stocked the Moawhango River with freshwater kōura (crayfish).
Using this item
Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
This item has been provided for private study purposes (such as school projects, family and local history research) and any published reproduction (print or electronic) may infringe copyright law. It is the responsibility of the user of any material to obtain clearance from the copyright holder.
Add new comment