Is rangitane an iwi?

Rangitāne is a Māori iwi (tribe). Their rohe (territory) is in the Manawatū, Horowhenua, Wairarapa and Marlborough areas of New Zealand.

What iwi is Palmerston North?

Ngāti Rangitāne
Palmerston North

What is Manawatu known for?

Palmerston North is known for its rose gardens and has been called the “Rose City”. Palmerston North is only a short drive away from the picturesque Tararua and Ruahine Ranges which have the stunning Manawatu Gorge.

Who is the chief of rangitane?

lhaia Kaikoura
The British later found that the Rangitane chief lhaia Kaikoura sought recognition of Rangitane rights and autonomy.

How many Māori iwi are there?

32 iwi
information for the 32 iwi who have been added to the classification since 2013.

Where did Kurahaupo Waka Land?

The Kurahaupō was known to have set sail from Rarotonga and made landfall in the Kermadec Islands, at Raoul Island. It was here that the waka suffered a mishap as it was damaged and began to sink.

What’s the difference between iwi and hapu?

The largest political grouping in pre-European Māori society was the iwi (tribe). This usually consisted of several related hapū (clans or descent groups). The hapū of an iwi might sometimes fight each other, but would unite to defend tribal territory against other tribes.

What does Manawatu mean in English?

heart standing still
The meaning of Manawatu is heart standing still. The name was given to the region by Maori ancestor Hau. ‘Manawatu’ is broken down into two words. Manawa meaning heart, and tu meaning standing still.

How big is Manawatu?

8,577 mi²
Manawatu-Wanganui/Area

Who was Whatonga?

Maori navigator. Whatonga was born in Hawaiki about 1130 and was the second son of Ruarangi and Rongaueroa. He was thus a grandson of Toi Kai Rakau. After his return to Hawaiki he fitted out a large canoe, Kurahaupo (“halo around the moon”) and sailed to find his grandfather.

Who was the strongest Māori tribe?

Ngai Tahu emerged at the top on the strength of two factors: its stability and support for its members. Ngai Tahu isn’t burdened with cumbersome governance structures nor plagued with internal warfare. Parts of Ngai Tahu Holding’s profit will be spent on funding a superannuation scheme with 18,000 iwi members.

Who is the mandated iwi authority for Rangitane o Manawatu?

Tanenuiarangi Manawatū Incorporated (“TMI”) has been the mandated iwi authority for Rangitāne O Manawatū since 1989. Its members are the natural desendants of the hapū of Rangitāne O Manawatū. Consult with TMI in its capacity as the mandated iwi authority for Rangitāne O Manawatū.

Where did the Rangitane o Manawatu come from?

Rangitāne o Manawatū trace their origins back to Whātonga, one of three rangatira who commanded the Kurahaupō waka as it sailed from Hawaiki to New Zealand. Their rohe follows the Manawatu River, extending north to the Rangitikei River, from the Tararua and Ruahine Ranges to the West Coast, and south to the Manawatu River mouth.

Which is the official radio station of Rangitane?

Kia Ora FM is the official radio station of the Rangitāne people. It began as Radio Rangitane, or Te Reo Irirangi O Rangitane, on 1 May 1992, and adopted its current name in the 2000s. It broadcasts from Palmerston North and is available on 89.8 FM in Manawatu.

Where did Rangitane inter alia settle in New Zealand?

Rangitāne inter alia settled around the Manawatu River with settlements all along the River from Te Apiti, in the north, to the junction of the Pohangina and Manawatu Rivers and the confluence of the Oroua and Manawatu Rivers. Settlements also existed around the mouth of the Manawatu River where it became one with the sea.