Otakou marae history book

Waihao marae is situated just north of the waitaki river, in the morven district of waimate. It was published to coincide with the opening of the new araiteuru marae in kaikorai valley. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Jun 14, 20 visitors to otakou marae are called into the wharenui for the official opening of the new dining hall yesterday. The department of maori affairs septembernovember 1967. Jun 14, 20 the opening of the new wharekai building, hakuiao at otakou marae was a milestone day for te runaka o otakou. Otakou runanga marae book a hui otago dunedin whanau community kai moana harbour peninsula hapu iwi ngai tahu kati mamoe waitaha waka tangata. The runaka hosted a significant number of people from a wide range of organisations and regions at the powhiri. Jan 26, 2017 the maritime history of otakou as a place where dunedins people landed by waka or sailing ship will be highlighted during ngai tahu treaty of waitangi commemorations. Waitangi day celebrations highlight history the star.

Its takiwa tribal area is the largest in new zealand, and extends from white bluffs te parinui o whiti southeast of blenheim, mount mahanga and kahurangi point in the north to stewart island in the south. We especially loved his koha of five 5 copies of his book tutakiwa. Te rauone beach is an area of deep historical, natural, cultural and spiritual significance. Set in the scenic akaroa harbour, onuku marae offers a stunning carved whare tipuna ancestral house, a new and contemporary wharekai dining room, a beautiful original church and lush peaceful grounds. Beginnings of te reo maori university of otago 18692019. Well pick you up in our modern van and guide you around the most interesting parts of town to provide you with a fun, informative, comfortable and safe tour full of lasting memories. Find it on a sideroad near harington point, at the outer northeast end of the peninsula. The combination of dunedins rich history and heritage with the unique scenery and wildlife of the otago peninsula makes this a special place. Saturday will be a free day and sunday will take the form of a church service at the maori church at otakou, combined with a picnic day for the children.

Dunedin is the secondlargest city and one of the main ports on the south island of new zealand, located in the otago region. Its position near the entrance to the otago harbour and to the marae at otakou means that it has been an important and wellloved area for generations of kai tahu on the otago peninsula. Of significant importance is otakou marae, which was one of the places where the treaty of. The maritime history of otakou as a place where dunedins people landed by waka or sailing ship will be highlighted during ngai tahu treaty of waitangi commemorations. The museum also collects local family histories and genealogies as well as. Otago peninsula community board paul pope putting our. We have a proud history and a promising future and we wish to connect and share with the nearly 8,000 members who are able to register with te. We recommend a quote for bookings above and beyond hui and wananga, that require special attention such as. Anup shah is an awardwinning photographer who specializes in photographing wildlife. It forms part of the 1877 hectares on the otago peninsula reserved by kai tahu from the 1844 sale of the otakou block. The takiwa comprises 18 runanga governance areas corresponding to traditional.

In 1831 the weller brothers, from a wealthy landowning family in folkestone in the uk, established a whaling station at te umu kuri wellers rock on the peninsula at what is now called otakou. The kaitiaki hui must understand tikanga and kawa of otakou marae. The peninsula is also home to otakou marae, one of the original sites of the local kai tahu maori. Tuaki have been an important food source for muaupoko otago peninsula maori.

Otakou wikipedia, the free encyclopedia gateway, church and meeting house at otakou marae, otago, south island, nz. Canon rua anderson rev bob emery sister heeni wharemaru richard rangitaawa and. Lunch inclusive enjoy lunch at a local kiwi pub with magnificent harbour views and a tasty menu scenic tour of the otago peninsula bird watching otakou marae all access points to the sea on the peninsula would have been visited and inhabited at some point by the maori, a people of the elements. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection.

Though a small fishing village, otakou is important in. The church replaced a weatherboard building erected on the same site in 1865 by the chief taiaroa who. Hosted every third year by te runanga o otakou, at otakou marae, the event is the major southern commemoration of waitangi day, on february 6, and attracts up to 800 people. To return to dunedin page, click on browser back button a p p e n d i x 1 otakou marae tour at the front gate. This item has been provided for private study purposes such as school projects, family and local history research and any published reproduction print or. This university town is named from the old gaelic for edinburgh and is noted for its unique victorian railway, said to be the second most photographed building in the southern hemisphere. It is a marae of ngai tahu and the branch of te runanga o otakou, and. Strong links were built with otakou marae and later the urban marae, araiteuru, which some club members helped to build. Ngai tahu, or kai tahu, is the principal maori iwi tribe of the south island of new zealand. Some of the original reserve which extended back to this. Christchurch lake tekapo queenstown dunedin te anau. The early marae meetings were held at the eastern end of the island. It is located 25 kilometres from the city centre at the eastern end of otago peninsula, close to the entrance of otago harbour. Te runanga o otakou representative donna matahaereatariki ngai te ruahikihiki, ngai te taoka, te atawhiua i am a greatgranddaughter of eliza and ihaia potiki.

The concept of a marae is found throughout polynesia and traditionally in new zealand the marae was the area in front of the chiefs house. It is perhaps unsurprising, in view of the distribution of the maori population, that otago was the last new zealand university to establish courses in maori studies. The celebrations held every three years at otakou are an important reminder that the treaty document was actually signed here in june, 1840, as it was taken around the country on the naval vessel hms herald for signing by other chiefs. A great deal of work was done by the author to identify the sites of various settlements and tribal battles and this section of the book, wisely separated from the main story, is a notable contribution to the history of horowhenua, waikanae and kapiti. Learn about local history at historic fort taiaroa and otakou marae. Te runanga o otakou otakou runaka is near the end of otago peninsula, dunedin. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online.

As maori and pakeha together participated in the developing economy of new zealand, lifestyles changed. Rnzjustine murray otakou marae sits on a site steeped in history it was where the treaty of waitangi was signed on june, 1840. This collection includes minutes, correspondence, financial records, papers relating to funding and grants, health and social welfare and land and property. There are opportunities galore when spending time in dunedin. Left is the brick church built in 1864, in amazing. Visitors to otakou marae are called into the wharenui for the official opening of the new dining hall yesterday. The otakou maori memorial methodist church was erected during new zealands centennial year to commemorate the establishment of the first christian mission in the south island by rev james watkin on 16 may 1840 and the signing of the treaty of waitangi at otakou on june of the same year. Otakou otago 1966 encyclopaedia of new zealand te ara. Books relating to kai tahu history include those by. Take tupuna a right which can be established because an ancestor has. Left is the brick church built in in amazing condition. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. It is a marae of ngai tahu and the branch of te runanga o otakou, and includes the tamatea wharenui meeting house. Explore nature at royal albatross centre and long beach.

This entry was posted in broad bay, dunedin, harwood, local issues, macandrew bay, otago harbour, otago peninsula, otago peninsula community board, otakou, paul pope, portobello, pukehiki, tomahawk and tagged otago harbour, otago peninsula, otakou, otakou marae, paul on the peninsula, paul pope, tiriti o waitangi, waitangi day 2020 on march 11. Otakou runaka is near the end of otago peninsula, dunedin. Take a journey with us to uncover how the early maori and european settlers to this land lived and thrived. In honour of te wiki o te reo maori maori language week this post takes a look back at the beginnings of te reo maori at the university of otago.

This followed the illegal imprisonment in 1879 of 420. We are tourworks nz we love showing off our great city and were always keen to meet new people. Otakou marae otago places te ara encyclopedia of new zealand. Tales from gombe, circle of life, african odyssey, and serengeti spy. Immerse yourself in the food, traditions, hospitality, history, art, culture and community of onuku. Although the peninsula lies on the threshold of a major city and has a long history of human modification, it remains wild and remote in character, a place where weather and sea hold sway. Plunket centenary the powhiri to start the celebration is being held at puketeraki marae, on. In 2012 the museum wrote a book portobello a brief history and this was. Otakou runanga marae book a hui otago dunedin whanau community kai moana harbour peninsula hapu iwi ngai tahu kati mamoe waitaha waka tangata whenua te wai pounamu.

Two of these books will be prizes at the next runaka general meeting. His whanau later lived at the kainga opposite akaroa called opukutahi. Dunedin tours for small groups we are tourworks nz. See more ideas about maori, new zealand and maori art. Waihao marae is available as a meeting and function venue for up to 120 people, which can include catering. Otepoti is the secondlargest city in the south island of new zealand after christchurch, and the principal city of the otago region. Kai tahu sources at the hocken collections university of otago. Plunket centenary the powhiri to start the celebration is being held at puketeraki marae, on sunday th may 2007, starting at 10am. This photograph was taken by the otago daily times in 1948 at otakou marae, during the celebrations marking the centenary of bishop selwyns first visit to otakou. Scholarly work a treasure trove otago daily times online news.

Discover the beauty and rich history of muaupoko, the otago peninsula, through a unique cultural lens. Im always reminded of this at the waitangi day celebrations, held recently at otakou marae. It is known as the edinburgh of the south and is proud of its scots heritage. Otakou is located close to taiaroa head, the site of an albatross colony and other wildlife such as seals and penguins. He is the author of four popular photographic books.

Maori of the waihao, whakapapa to waitaha, rapuwai, hawea, kati mamoe and ngai tahu. Maori, are of polynesian decent, a sea faring people who travelled to aotearoa, new zealand, many centuries ago. Start your vacation in the fascinating city of christchurch, the gateway to new zealands south island. He grew up at lyttelton and spent time at onuku as a child and teenager. This book tells of the maori contribution to otepoti dunedin. The blue and the gold like a fingerprint on the land, closespaced sheep tracks pattern the hillsides of the otago peninsula. Mar 05, 2020 im always reminded of this at the waitangi day celebrations, held recently at otakou marae.

Otakou marae a maori church and meetinghouse, which gave the otago peninsula its name. Otakou marae sits on a site steeped in history it was where the treaty. As well as otakou, the kai tahu, had major bases in the south island at kaikoura, kaiapoi, lake ellesmere, akaroa and ruapuke island. Gateway, church and meeting house at otakou marae, otago, south island, nz. The blessing and opening of hakuiao fell on the 173rd anniversary of the signing of the treaty of waitangi at otakou, june, 1840. Oamaru harbour, alps 2 ocean cycle trail and st lukes anglican church are great things to see during your visit. Traditionally, the otago harbour has been of significant importance as a food source for the otakou people and in particular, the cockle or tuaki as they are locally known. At its peak it employed 85 men, a quarter of whom were maori oxford illustrated history of nz 1996 pp2627. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in. Local maori leaders such as magda wallscott, edna wesley, the ellisons and the pickerings welcomed maori students from the north and helped them retain their sense of maoritanga while far from home. I really liked learning the history of your marae, oh i loved the game pu. Spend some time checking out otago peninsula from penguin place, or make a stop by larnach castle, located 7. Oamaru is another popular stop on travelers itineraries. Tuaki have been an important food source for muaupoko otago peninsula maori for generations.

Otago peninsula paul pope putting our community first. Cadbury world, run by the cadbury chocolate company, allows an insight into the running of a chocolate factory. Otakou marae ngai tahu te ara encyclopedia of new zealand. Maori, are of polynesian decent, a sea faring people who. A 3 hour return trip travelling the high road to taiaroa head, stopping for a look at otakou marae on the way, then for the next hour while at natures wonders, you will travel by small coach over the farmland to the viewing areas or if you are feeling a little more adventurous upgrade to the exhilaration of a 8 wheeldrive off road all terrain. Otakou remains an important centre of ngai tahu life, as the location of otakou marae. The whare runaka tamatea at otakou marae on otago peninsula. Whanau asked him to return to onuku to help support the development of the marae especially the building of the wharenui, karaweko.

Lindsay also notes that when dad was growing up, in the early 20th century, for maori it was a time when the old way. Maniapoto maori trust board a brief history page 4 the maniapoto maori trust board a brief history 1989 2009 by william wetere this brief history is dedicated to those trustees who have now passed. Te runaka otakou acknowledges the principles of mana whenua and their. Arai te uru marae records arc0635 we have a large collection of archives of arai te uru marae, dunedin, deposited at the hocken in 2007. Our marae the question as to where is our marae is not easily answered. The students should decide what aspect of local iwi history they want to write about. This book gives a comprehensive history of the arawa people, from the feuds in hawaiki which led up to. Though a small fishing village, otakou is important in the history of otago for. He was featured in the worlds top wildlife photographers and in horzu magazine as one of the five best wildlife photographers in the world. If you dont quite know where to start, get along to fortune theatre, dunedin chinese garden and otakou marae. The kaitiaki hui must have direct communication with the administration staff at the office of te runanga o otakou. Because of dialectical variations in maori speech, the ngai tahu k that is, southern maori approximates to the english hard g while the ou is commonly pronounced as a long o.

I have three adult children, winnie, matt and akatere who is in his final year of his degree, two granddaughters, mataawhio and atawhiua, two grandsons, tutekawa and taoka and a very. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Dunedin is home to baldwin street, which, according to the guinness book of records, is the steepest street in the world. Otakou is a settlement within the boundaries of the city of dunedin, new zealand. Billed as the only castle in new zealand, its very pretty but technically only a manor house and there is another ruined, but being restored. By the early 19th century, ngai tahu, ngati mamoe and waitaha had blended into a single tribal entity. Otakou means the place where the red earth, or red ochre, abounds. Though a small fishing village, otakou is important in the history of otago for several reasons. Te panui runaka march 2018 by te runanga o ngai tahu issuu. The opening of the new wharekai building, hakuiao at otakou marae was a milestone day for te runaka o otakou. Te panui runaka april 2014 by te runanga o ngai tahu issuu. Well pick you up in our modern van and guide you around the most interesting parts of town to provide you. Jul 21, 2014 tarewai wesley, standing on the right, was probably the universitys first te reo maori tutor.

Recent history whilst piritahi marae did not have land until 1976 the marae committee existed from 1971. Otakou marae is a maori church meetinghouse that gave the otago peninsula its name. Kai tahu became restricted to the reserves allocated to them after the otakou purchase. Those who signed were descended from ancestors of all three tribes. The otakou marae on the otago peninsula was one of the places where the treaty of waitangi was signed in 1840. Within three weeks, 1600 unarmed maori had been either imprisoned or dispersed. Otakou runanga marae book a hui otago dunedin whanau community kai moana harbour peninsula hapu iwi ngai tahu kati mamoe waitaha waka tangata whenua te wai pounamu aotearoa maori maori dunedin. Dad never mentioned or talked about going back to any particular marae but he did talk about coming from whangaehu, turakina and wanganui.