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NAU MAI, HAERE MAI WELCOME ‘Discover Mäori’ – a collaboration to promote and support Mäori tourism

A guide to Mäori Tourism in Aotearoa-New Zealand

NAU MAI, HAERE MAI WELCOME

Taiamai Tours Heritage Journeys: Waitangi, Northland

Mätauranga – Knowledge. This design reflects the ever-present importance and relevance of the ancestors. The pattern is derived from the carved openwork spiral form ‘Takarangi’ and symbolises the creation story of Ranginui and Papatüänuku.

Indigenous New Zealand

Contents

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Using This Guide

Mäori Tourism Regions

Mäori Culture and Society Stories of Mäori Creation Mäori Origins Mäori Society The Mäori Arts Mäori Language Pronunciation Common Words and Phrases Marae Mäori Customs Pöwhiri Hongi Karakia Marae Etiquette Staying Overnight Mäori Tourism

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Visit the site to view the businesses featured in this guide, and more. Use the site’s online booking system to book your experience. Indigenous New Zealand is the only website dedicated to profiling and promoting Mäori tourism businesses nationally. It provides exciting Mäori tourism experiences from all over New Zealand to help enhance your journey.

This guide is available at New Zealand’s i-SITE Visitor Centres, New Zealand’s official Visitor Information Network. i-SITEs provide helpful information and can book activities, accommodation and transport. Some staff have received special Mäori tourism training. Talk to i-SITE staff about booking one of the activities in this guide, or experiencing Mäori culture while you travel.

Far North to Auckland Muriwhenua to Tämaki-makau-rau

Waikato to the Bay of Plenty Waikato to Te Moana nui ä Toi

East Coast to Wairarapa Te Tairäwhiti to Te Wairarapa

Taranaki to Wellington Taranaki to Te Whanganui ä Tara

The South Island, Stewart Island and Chatham Islands Te Waipounamu, Rakiura and Rekohu/Te Wharekauri

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Find your nearest i-SITE at www.i-SITE.org.nz

Te Waharoa ki te Ao Maori Gateway to Maori Tourism The cover of this guide represents a waharoa. A waharoa is a carved Mäori entranceway through which visitors enter and are welcomed. Traditionally, it is the way into a pä (fortified village) or marae (community meeting place).

MÄUI The figure in the waka is Mäui, holding a fishing hook, which is a symbol for strength, power, good luck and safety, especially when travelling across water. Mäui is a demigod, famous for his bold exploits and determination to go where others have not. In Mäori oral history, Mäui hauled up the North Island of New Zealand as a mighty fish.

TE WAKA A MÄUI / THE CANOE OF MÄUI

We invite you to step through the waharoa and experience Mäori New Zealand. This guide will help you to discover diverse ways of meeting Mäori people, where you can share local knowledge and culture.

The lintel across the top of the waharoa is in the form of a Mäori waka (canoe). It symbolises and acknowledges the basic human need for exploration and discovery – one of the defining traits of Polynesian cultures.

HAUMIATIKETIKE God of cultivated food.

RONGOMÄTÄNE God of kumara and peace.

TÄNEMAHUTA God of the forests. In the regional sections of this guide you will see ‘sign-posts’ like these. The design for the sign-posts was drawn from this lintel. As you turn these pages you will be touching the top lintel of the waharoa/ gateway and you will continue to be within the gateway to Mäori Tourism.

TÄWHIRIMATEA AND TANGAROA

TÜMATAUENGA God of war.

The carved figure on the left post is Täwhirimatea, god of the wind. The figure on the right is Tangaroa, god of the sea. These are the deities most called on by Mäori to help ensure safe and fruitful passage for travellers.

HARAKEKE PLANT AND KORIMAKO BIRD KORU / SILVER FERN The Silver Fern is a New Zealand icon and is used to symbolise the country and its representatives. The Silver Fern is worn by the New Zealand rugby team, the All Blacks. The shape of a Silver Fern frond is known to Mäori as the ‘koru’. The koru represents new life, new experiences, growth, strength and peace.

Represents a famous whakataukï (proverb): Hutia te rito te harakeke Kei hea te komako e ko Ki mai ki ahau He aha te mea nui i te ao Mäku e ki atu He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. If the center shoot of the flax is pulled out (and the flax dies) Where would the bellbird sing If you were to ask me What is the most important thing in the world I would reply It is people, it is people, it is people.

Using this guide

Maori tourism regions

This guide will provide you with a selection of quality Mäori tourism experiences across New Zealand. We’ve divided New Zealand into five regions where there are diverse Mäori experiences waiting for you. There is a quick-reference index at the back of this booklet to help you find businesses by the different types of experiences on offer. All businesses in this guide are either Mäori-owned or proven supporters of Mäori artists. The Mäori cultural component in each business varies from the subtle (such as design elements used by the business) to the significant (such as an overnight stay and cultural experience at a marae). View inz.maori.nz or contact the businesses to find out more about what they offer.

WAIKATO TO BAY OF PLENTY

Kinaki NZ: Rotorua

In this guide, you’ll find stories of the ancestral demigod, Mäui, the explorer Kupe, and accounts of the shaping of the land. You’ll also come across reference to ancestral waka – the great vessels used in the Mäori migration from East Polynesia to Aotearoa New Zealand. A common thread in many of these stories and references is that Mäori are heir to a rich tradition of exploration and discovery. In our desire to see what lies beyond the horizon, Mäori share a common bond with travellers everywhere. This guide and the Indigenous New Zealand website inz.maori.nz will give you the fullest and most up-to-date selection of Mäori cultural tourism experiences available. Take the guide with you on the road and phone or visit the operators, or use inz.maori.nz to book – it’s your choice. Noho ora mai! Welcome and enjoy your travels. 6

Auckland

EAST COAST TO WAIRARAPA

THE SOUTH ISLAND

Tauranga

Hamilton

TARANAKI TO WELLINGTON

Take part in a world-renowned Mäori waka (canoe) experience. Relax in the thermal waters at Rotorua or Wairäkei near Taupö. Learn from locals about the Urewera forest and its history. Stay overnight in Mäori-owned accommodation. Explore the Whanganui or Waikato rivers. Pick up some clothing or gifts made by Mäori artists and designers. Watch the majesty of the sperm whales at Kaiköura. Whichever region you visit, you will find a selection of Mäori tours, accommodation, cafes, souvenirs and more. You have a great range of experiences to choose from, no matter where you are in New Zealand.

Whangarei

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Rotorua Taupo New Plymouth Whanganui

Nelson

Gisborne Napier Hastings

Palmerston North

Wellington

Greymouth Christchurch

Calling New Zealand

Queenstown Dunedin Invercargill

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then explored the country and named many places. His wife gave this country its Mäori name – Aotearoa, or ‘Land of the Long White Cloud’. You may hear reference to Hawaiki. Many Mäori traditions tell of settlers who followed in the wake of Kupe, sailing from the ancestral Mäori home of Hawaiki. This place of great spiritual importance is even now referred to in some formal speeches as the place from where Mäori originate, and to where they will return after death.

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Maori culture and society Stories of Mäori creation Before the world came into being there was Te Kore (nothingness), then Te Pö (darkness). Ranginui (sky father) and Papatüänuku (earth mother) formed out of Te Kore and lay together in a close embrace. Their children were born between them and lived in darkness, but conspired and forced their parents apart. Te Ao Märama (the world of light) began. The children became atua (deities). Tänemahuta is the forest deity. The winds and elements are for Täwhirimatea, and the sea is the domain of Tangaroa. Rongomätäne is the deity of peace, while Tümatauenga presides over war. Tänemahuta made the first woman from earth, naming her Hineahuone. They had a daughter, and some believe all humans are descended from these ancestors. A stunning tapestry of stories and beliefs was developed to interpret the natural and spiritual world and explain the peculiarities of human nature. These stories are based on the philosophy that there is a genealogy which can be traced back to the creation. This genealogy binds together all inanimate objects, living creatures and divine beings.

Mäori origins Millennia ago, settlers from South-east Asia travelled eastwards across the Pacific, towards the sunrise. Over time, their culture changed and some of these settlers eventually became Polynesians. Ancestors of today’s Mäori travelled to Aotearoa New Zealand from several launching points in East Polynesia. Mäori acknowledge Kupe as the first Polynesian to discover New Zealand. He chased a great octopus across the ocean and killed it at Cook Strait, which lies between the North and South islands. Kupe 8

In the 13th century, the first permanent Mäori settlers reached Aotearoa in great ocean-going waka (canoes). They explored the land and became the revered ancestors of the tribes that now populate New Zealand. Over time, a distinctive Mäori culture developed.

Mäori society Mäori society is a network of family and tribal relationships. The iwi (tribe) is the largest of the groups that form the traditional structure of Mäori society. Today, the largest iwi has over 100,000 members. Each iwi is made up of hapü (descent groups), some of which have many hundreds of members. Each hapü is composed of whänau (extended families). Whänau include elders, adults, children and grandchildren. Traditionally, everyone helped one another in work, and caring for children and the elderly. Today, many whänau are far-flung across the country and beyond. These structures have endured despite European colonisation through the commitment of tribal organisations to reconnect Mäori with their tribal origins.

The Mäori arts As you travel around Aotearoa New Zealand, you’ll have many chances to see Mäori art.

Photo: New Zealand Mäori Tourism

You’ll be able to experience Mäori heritage art at marae and on tours. Mäori heritage art includes the carving of wood, stone and bone; the weaving of plant and synthetic materials; the oral arts of whaikörero (oratory), karanga (ceremonial calling), and waiata (songs); the art of waka (canoe) building; the physical art of tä moko (tattoo) – and Photo: Small World Productions there are many others. Often these heritage art forms are taught to select students (tauira) by experts (tohunga). Retailers in this guide stock newly created heritage artworks, which are known as taonga (treasures). 9

The contemporary arts reflect traditional, new, mixed and digital media. Many Mäori contemporary artists have attended traditional fine art schools, or Mäori art schools nested within universities, wänanga (Mäori universities) and polytechnics. Others have completed postgraduate study in creative writing, or trained at the national schools of dance Photo: Becky Nunes or theatre. Others still have learnt the time-honoured way – at the feet of their elders. When purchasing contemporary Mäori art, the key is to follow your tastes. There is great variety available. Consider also whether an artist is emerging, mid-career or senior. Check that the artist is identified, and look for their tribal affiliations to be sure you’re purchasing a genuine piece. Talk to the retailers. There are many different art forms for you to experience. Go on a marae visit or tour and encounter the heritage arts as they are lived; take in a film, concert, dance or theatre performance; visit a retail gallery to buy an artwork to take home, or visit a tä moko artist and get a kirituhi (Mäori-inspired tattoo); relax with a novel; listen to some amazing stories.

Mäori language The Mäori language, or ‘te reo Mäori’, is an official language of New Zealand and is a defining aspect of Mäori culture. Before European arrival Mäori did not have a written language, and all information was transmitted verbally. A poetic language evolved to transmit knowledge across generations. English was promoted with the arrival of European settlers and using Mäori language was at times actively discouraged. Many Mäori started using English. Today, the survival and day-to-day use of the Mäori language faces challenges. However, determined efforts by many supporters of te reo Mäori help to maintain and encourage the continued use of the language today. Some Mäori words and phrases appear in everyday use by all New Zealanders. The following glossary contains Mäori words that you’re most likely to encounter during your travels. An effort to pronounce Mäori words will almost certainly receive an appreciative response from Mäori. For more guidance on Mäori language, visit www.koreromaori.co.nz Also, tune in to the Mäori Television Service and the te reo Mäori television channel, or iwi (tribal) radio.

Pronunciation There are five vowels used in the Mäori language, pronounced in either a ‘short’ or ‘long’ form: Short

Long (indicated by a ‘macron’ over the vowel)

a – as in up

ä – as in car

e – as in egg

ë – as in tear

i – as in eat

ï – as in peel

o – as in pour

ö – as in your

u – as in you

ü – as in too

the ‘wh’ in Mäori words is pronounced as a soft ‘f’ the ‘ng’ is pronounced as it is in ‘singer’ or ‘tongue’ the ‘r’ is rolled and sounds like a soft English ‘l’, with the tongue near the front of the mouth Mäori language has no ‘s’, so you do not use an ‘s’ when referring to the plural of a word.

Common words and phrases awa haka hängi hapü hongi iti iwi ka kite kai kia ora körero manuhiri Mäoritanga marae maunga moana nui Päkehä pounamu

river vigorous posture dance earth oven descent group, sub-tribe ceremonial pressing of noses in greeting small tribe see you later food hello / thank you talk / speak visitors Mäori culture and practice community gathering place mountain sea big European New Zealander New Zealand nephrite / greenstone / jade 11

roto täne tangata whenua tä moko taniwha taonga tiki wahine wai waka whänau whare wharenui

lake man people of the land (or hosts) permanent body or face markings, similar to a tattoo powerful mythological being treasure or thing of importance mythological being woman water canoe or ship family house ancestral meeting house

Ko [your name] ahau. No [your country] ahau. Ko wai koe? Kei te pëhea koe? Kei te pai ahau.

My name is [your name]. I am from [your country]. What is your name? How are you? I am good.

Marae A marae is the communal space in a Mäori community. It usually features the marae itself (an open plaza), a wharenui (large meeting house, often ancestral) and an adjacent wharekai (dining hall). Often owned by a hapü (sub-tribe) or iwi (tribe), there are also marae at universities and some schools, as well as marae that are not tribally based, such as the marae at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Te Hana Te Ao Märama: Wellsford, Auckland

The wharenui (meeting house) is a focal point of the marae complex. These are revered structures representing an ancestor, and all have certain rules of conduct. The carvings contain reference to myth and history, the physical world and the supernatural. Wharenui may also feature painted and woven artwork that references tradition, or evokes stories. Many significant community and tribal occasions are held at marae. Events are celebrated, topical issues are discussed, community business is conducted, visitors are welcomed – and the dead are farewelled at tangihanga (funeral service). The marae is a place of tapu (sacredness and restriction), and is subject to specific kawa (rules). A number of marae offer visits for tourists. Look for these in this guide and think about experiencing a marae visit first-hand.

Mäori customs If you participate in activities that include Mäori custom and practice, it’s likely that you’ll be with a guide who will provide advice on what is happening and how to respond. There are some Mäori customs below (tikanga Mäori) that you will probably encounter.

Pöwhiri The pöwhiri is a traditional Mäori welcome ceremony. The ceremony usually includes: karanga (female welcome call); whaikörero (welcome speeches); waiata (song); koha (gift to the hosts); hongi (pressing noses) and harirü (shaking hands); and häkari (sharing food). Your guide will let you know how to respond during each stage.

Hongi The hongi is a traditional form of Mäori greeting, involving the light pressing of noses. It is usually accompanied by a handshake. During the hongi sometimes there may be the light touching of foreheads. Some say the pressing of Waka Toa Enterprises: Gisborne noses signifies the sharing of breath between those that are meeting. If you are uncomfortable with carrying out the hongi, tell your guide as soon as you are able.

Karakia A karakia (prayer) is always delivered before food is eaten and often when formal occasions begin and end.

Marae Etiquette

Mäori tourism

When visiting a marae, here are some points on marae etiquette to keep in mind:

Mäori have been integral to New Zealand’s tourism industry since its early days in the 19th century when local Mäori hosted visitors to thermal attractions in Rotorua.

Generally you will be expected to remove your shoes before entering the wharenui. You may also be expected to remove headwear. Food and drink is generally not allowed in the wharenui. Remove these items from your bag before entering. Some marae are smokefree (tobacco smoking is not allowed), and others have restricted areas where smoking is permitted. Alcohol may not be allowed at the marae complex (on the other hand, you may be offered wine with a meal). Check with your guide or hosts if you are unsure. Whatever the local customs, being drunk or intoxicated is not advised. Tables that are used for preparing, serving and eating food should never be used to sit on. You should also not place clothing or headwear on a table. Photos of some areas may be restricted, such as inside the wharenui. Check with your guide or hosts before you take photos.

Staying overnight Some marae offer overnight accommodation. Your hosts will look after you, the sleeping arrangements are comfortable, and you’ll have a unique, memorable experience. But marae do differ from hotel-style accommodation, both physically and culturally: The wharenui (meeting house) is an open multipurpose space without separate bedrooms. Bedding will usually consist of pillows, mattresses, sheets and blankets provided by the marae, with mattresses arranged sideby-side around the walls. Mattresses are usually placed directly on the floor, so you may want to consider if that may cause you any access, health or comfort issues. Also, feel free to speak to the marae hosts to discuss any queries you may have. Toilets and showers are separate from the wharenui, often in an ablution block. Look for the marae in this guide offering overnight accommodation. Some marae now carry the recent Qualmark ‘Marae Stay Experience’ grading. Qualmark is New Zealand’s internationally recognised mark of tourism quality. The grading requires marae facilities and services to have been assessed against established tourism industry criteria. 14

Meeting Mäori people and participating in Mäori tourism experiences are now ‘must do’ activities for many visitors – and that’s probably why you’re reading this guide. Mäori are involved in all facets of the tourism industry today – as part of the workforce, as ‘mainstream’ operators, and as providers of experiences where Mäori custom and knowledge are at the core. In both rural and urban settings, Mäori tourism businesses contribute to the welfare and income of their local community, iwi (tribal), hapü (sub-tribal) and whänau (extended family) groups. Tourism provides direct economic support to Mäori businesses, and it also contributes financially to communities and tribal organisations. Mäori tourism is now very diverse. It encompasses products that combine Mäori culture with eco-tours, adventure activities, cafes, art, accommodation and more. These experiences can be found all over New Zealand and are delivered by some of New Zealand’s leading operators. This diversity reflects a growing Mäori tourism sector, which in the past has focused on enjoyable but limited offerings of traditional performances and hängi (earth-oven cooked meals). The Mäori businesses in this guide provide a range of authentic Mäori experiences, which is also the case with the art, gifts and taonga (treasures or gifts) that they offer. You’ll probably come across imitation Mäori giftware, mass produced overseas. It exploits Mäori creativity, and Mäori do not benefit from Wairakei Terraces: Taupö

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07 Sandtrails Hokianga 08 Hokianga Harbour Hotel 02 03 04 05 06

Waitangi Treaty Grounds Taiamai Tours Heritage Journeys Culture North Pukematu Lodge Tahapuke Lodge of Russell

Mangonui

Awanui Kaitaia

09 Waka Huia Treasure Trove 10 Tuna Cafe 11 Tatou Complex

Kerikeri Waitangi

Russell Paihia

Kawakawa 12 Footprints Waipoua 13 Copthorne Hotel & Resort Hokianga 14 Crossings Hokianga Wikitoria Maori Healing

it in any way. If you want the genuine article, follow the retail and gallery recommendations in this guide, or check that the workâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artist is identified and has tribal affiliations. This guide provides a nationwide selection of MĂ¤ori tourism and shopping experiences to meet nearly every budget and area of interest, from the small and quirky to the established and internationally renowned. We invite you to add a unique and inspiring dimension to your travels.

Whangarei Dargaville

15 Waipoua Forest Visitor Centre 17 Tuatara Design Store and Gallery 18 Pupurangi Hire and Tour

Warkworth

19 Pakiri Beach Horse Rides 20 Te Hana Te Ao Marama

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Time Unlimited Tours Te Mahurehure Marae Toru Tours Kura Gallery Coast to Coast Tours The Poi Room Navigator Tours Potiki Adventures Aroha Healing Tamaki Hikoi Sailing with the Ancestors

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Waipu

Orewa

Auckland Manukau 32 The Hangi Shop 33 An Eye 4 Art 34 Riverland Adventures

Huntly

Hamilton Te Awamutu

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Hokianga. Photo: Destination Northland

Far North to Auckland Muriwhenua to Tamaki-makau-rau Auckland The Mäori creation story tells of Earth mother and Sky father being pushed apart so that their children could live in a world of light. But not all of their children were happy. The god of the winds was angry. His parents had been split apart and he reaped his vengeance upon his brothers, particularly the god of the sea and the god of the forest. He battered the oceans, caused trees to fall and the land to be swept away. Another child, Rüaumoko, was upset because he had been left unborn. Even though he isn’t seen, the anger of this unborn god is often heard, often felt. As Rüaumoko kicks and turns inside his mother’s womb, he causes the earth to shake and volcanoes to erupt. ‘I am Rüaumoko,' he roars, ‘Let me be born!'. Auckland is shaped by volcanoes. The city is smack-bang in the middle of a 360 km2 volcanic field. There are 49 separate volcanoes, and the field is 250,000 years old. Thankfully the volcanoes aren’t young, vigorous or active any more, but Rüaumoko, god of earthquakes, has left a legacy in the landscape. 18

Northland The Polynesian explorer Kupe’s fleet was guided from the ancestral homelands of Hawaiki into the Hokianga harbour by two taniwha (great water-dwelling beings). He was deeply impressed by the harbour’s beauty and its abundant bird and marine life. When the time came for him to return, he decided that his people should stay on. Kupe called his two taniwha to him and commanded them to stay. Arai-te-uru was placed at the southern head of the harbour; Niua at the northern. Their thrashing and fighting created a mighty sandbar and caused the seas to rise so high that Kupe’s people couldn’t follow him.

General Information Stretching from Auckland to the far northern tip of New Zealand, this region enjoys a subtropical climate. Beaches and all they offer are a favourite part of life, and they’re never far away. Inland, the bush and forests allow for either short walks or guided tours. The area has a rich Mäori history. Mäori make up around 31 percent of the population in the northern half of the region. Many tribes in this region have ancestral links to Kupe, the great Polynesian voyager and explorer. The Aupöuri Peninsula in the far north is also known as Te Hiku o Te Ika, or the ‘tail of the fish’. The ‘fish’ refers to the North Island, 19

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hauled up by Mäui from the deep. There’s a striking similarity between the shape of the North Island and that of a stingray.

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123 North Rd Kaitaia 09 408 1033 CapeTours@xtra.co.nz www.ahipara.co.nz/caperunner

Cape Reinga, near the tip of the peninsula, is also known as Te Rerenga Wairua, or ‘the departing place of the spirits’. According to Mäori tradition, spirits of the dead leap from this point into the sea as they return to the spiritual Mäori homeland of Hawaiki. Farther south you’ll find the Kaikohe, Hokianga and Waipoua districts, the stunning Bay of Islands – and Waitangi. Here in 1840 the Treaty of Waitangi was signed by the people of Kupe and the people of the English explorer, James Cook. The treaty is the founding document of modern Aotearoa New Zealand. You can visit the place where it was signed, at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Auckland, in the region’s south, is New Zealand’s largest city with a cosmopolitan population of over 1 million. Auckland is well known as having the largest Polynesian population in the world, with representatives from all Pacific islands living there. The Mäori name for Auckland is Tämaki-makau-rau, or ‘Tämaki of a hundred lovers’. Sounds risque, but some say that the name refers to the way in which the fertile area was desired by all.

HARRISONS CAPE RUNNER

Experience ‘The world famous Cape Reinga Tour along 90 Mile Beach’. We have modern, comfortable and air conditioned coaches. Our local guides are courteous, informative and cheerful and are the best in the business, receiving fan mail from all over the world. This is a full day comprehensive tour with many stops including the ancient Kauri Kingdom, Wagener Park, Rarawa Beach, Cape Reinga, and much more.

WAITANGI TREATY GROUNDS Tau Henare Dr Paihia, Bay of Islands 09 402 7437 enterprise@waitangi.net.nz www.waitangi.net.nz

There are many Mäori tourism and retail options to choose from in this region. Take part in a world-renowned Mäori waka (canoe) experience, select a gift of quality Mäori art, or spend a night with your hosts at one of the marae offering accommodation. Tänemahuta kauri tree: Waipoua Forest, Northland. Photo: Tourism New Zealand

Te Pitowhenua – discover New Zealand’s birthplace – the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Set in park-like surrounds overlooking the Bay of Islands, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds is New Zealand’s most historic site where, in 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi was signed by Mäori chiefs and the British Crown. Special features include: guided tours, nature walks, Mäori cultural performances, Te Whare Rünanga (the unique meeting house), and Ngatokimatawhaorua (the world’s largest ceremonial canoe). Here you will find history, heritage and culture.

TAIAMAI TOURS HERITAGE JOURNEYS 1 Karuwha Pde Waitangi Bridge Waitangi 09 405 9990 administrator@taiamaitours.co.nz www.taiamaitours.co.nz

The Bay of Islands is home to the Ngäpuhi tribe and Taiamai Tours Heritage Journeys. Our interactive waka experience provides a rare and unique insight into our ancient customs, rituals and traditions. Join us on our waka voyage and we promise that you will leave with memories which will remain with you forever. Meet with local Ngäpuhi, whose traditional knowledge and storytelling skills are legendary in the Bay of Islands. Nau mai haere mai rä. Welcome to Taiamai.

RURU / MOREPORK Native owl. Named ‘ruru’ after it’s mournful cry. Seen as a watchful guardian.

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CULTURE NORTH

07 State Highway 1 Okaihau RD 2 Bay of Islands 09 402 5990 culturenth@xtra.co.nz www.culturenorth.co.nz

Culture North provides you with a wide range of Mäori cultural experiences giving you a unique opportunity to interact with Mäori as a living, vibrant culture. Our flagship is our evening sound and light performance, the Culture North Night Show.

PUKEMATU LODGE

32 Paparangi Dr Mitimiti Northland 09 409 5035 andrew@sandtrails.co.nz www.sandtrailshokianga.co.nz

Discover the raw beauty of Hokianga and Mitimiti with guided dune buggy tours (max three people). Experience the giant Hokianga dunes, sand sculptures, canyon and beaches. A Mäori guide shares stories, histories and legends of his ancestral homeland. Get off the beaten track. Escape the crowd. Tours are accessible by boat from Opononi or by driving to Mitimiti. For a ‘real’ Hokianga experience combine a tour with accommodation and meals at our homestay in Mitimiti. Enjoy our Kiwi/ iwi hospitality.

08 Flagstaff Rd Russell 09 403 8500 pukematu.lodge@clear.net.nz

TAHAPUKE LODGE OF RUSSELL Tahapuke Bay The Strand Russell 09 403 7637 tahapuke@me.com www.tahapuke.co.nz

Welcome to a hidden treasure of peace, privacy and ambience in Russell, Bay of Islands. This iconic beachfront lodge is located on the Russell waterfront and available for guests to enjoy. When you pass through its private gate you enter into a place of unique magic. A five-acre backdrop of native bush cascades down to the beach and two tracks leading upwards from the lodge arrive at two peaceful Mäori pä sites at each end of this property.

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata! What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

HOKIANGA HARBOUR HOTEL 1372 Kohukohu Rd Kohukohu Northland 09 405 5808 trish_brown@paradise.net.nz

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Nestled amongst native bush, panoramic sea views can be experienced in all directions. Owned and operated by local descendants of this special area, this accommodation setting will provide you with an imaginative and wholesome experience during your stay in romantic Russell and the Bay of Islands.

SANDTRAILS HOKIANGA

Country hotel with bar and entertainment facilities, four queen bedrooms and one twin room accommodation, al fresco cafe and garden bar area, a ‘sand iron from the harbour’, complete with harbour views just across the road!

WAKA HUIA TREASURE TROVE Gillies St Kawakawa Bay of Islands 09 404 1321 info@newzealandmaoriart.co.nz www.newzealandmaoriart.co.nz

Buy or commission authentic and unique Mäori art direct from highly regarded artist Wiremu Wilson-Diamond. A gifted speaker, Wiremu will share his specialist knowledge of both the practical and esoteric (spiritual) nature of Mäori art through hands-on workshops and tours. Make a köauau (Mäori flute) or fish-hook necklace, hear the fascinating history of pre-European Mäori stone and fibre technologies, see a real pounamu (greenstone) adze in use, view the flaking and grinding of stone, and make flax cordage. PÏWAKAWAKA (ALSO PÏWAIWAKA) / FANTAIL A restlessly dancing and weaving bird, it often follows walkers through the bush. Its call sounds like kissing.

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THE TUNA CAFE

13 Main Rd, State Highway 1 Moerewa Northland 09 404 0304 info@tuna.maori.nz www.tuna.maori.nz/cafe.html

Set in the Tatou Complex, this locally owned business delivers cafe culture with a Mäori flavour. It boasts courtyard dining amid a backdrop of lush native flora and carvings. Conveniently located in mid-Northland, it is a great place to meet and eat.

TATOU COMPLEX

State Highway 12 Omapere Hokianga 09 405 8737 info@omapere.co.nz www.omapere.co.nz

Hokianga Harbour remains a relatively untouched land of contrasts – from lush kauri forests, sunburnt sand dunes and calm harbour waters, to surf breaks on the sandbar and its own subtropical microclimate. It is a haven with a special beauty and spirit of its own.

14 Main Rd, State Highway 1 Moerewa Northland 09 404 0302 heiwi@igrin.co.nz www.tuna.maori.nz

The Tatou Complex is a business development project of community organisation He Iwi Kotahi Tatou Trust. It comprises all Mäori-owned businesses: the Tatou Design Gallery; Ink Addiction moko artists; Az i Dzign screenprinters; an iwi radio station; the Pou Herenga Tai carving centre; and a cafe-courtyard. All this in a unique setting. While first-time visitors are amazed, locals are happy and proud to be a part of this experience in their town.

FOOTPRINTS WAIPOUA Copthorne Hotel & Resort Hokianga 334 State Highway 12 Omapere, Hokianga 09 405 8207 koro@footprintswaipoua.co.nz www.footprintswaipoua.co.nz

The spiritual environment of the Waipoua Forest provides a natural stage for unforgettable day and night guided walks with local Mäori guides among the largest and oldest kauri trees in the world. Our signature four-hour ‘Twilight Encounter’ night walk is one of only two New Zealand encounters and one of only 82 encounters globally that feature in the Lonely Planet Code Green: Experiences of a Lifetime publication. Step into our world and embark on a memorable journey of storytelling, Mäori song and interactive interpretation.

Tangata takahi manuhiri, he marae puehu. If visitors are treated with disrespect, the marae will become dusty (empty).

COPTHORNE HOTEL & RESORT HOKIANGA

CROSSINGS HOKIANGA 334 State Highway 12 Omapere Hokianga 09 405 8207 koro@crossingshokianga.co.nz www.crossingshokianga.co.nz

Crossings Hokianga is a guided boat cruise of the Hokianga Harbour, the first residence of Kupe, who discovered New Zealand 1000 years ago. This beautiful natural environment is rich in history and spectacular scenery. From the vast kauri forests to giant sand dunes, the landscape is home to small settlements and ancient sites of significant interest. It is a place that is as important today to modern Mäori and European as it was to our ancestors all those years ago.

WAIPOUA FOREST VISITOR CENTRE 1 Waipoua River Rd Waipoua Forest Hokianga 09 439 6445 bsanderson@teroroa.iwi.nz www.waipouakauriforest.co.nz

Discover Waipoua Forest, home to Te Roroa, the local indigenous people, and host to one of the world’s largest and most ancient living treasures, a species of tree known as Agathis australis or the New Zealand kauri. Te Roroa offer the intrepid traveller the opportunity to join them and stay within the forest where they provide accommodation and camping opportunities, guided day and night walks, cultural, heritage and adventure activities, kauri tree plantings, a visitor centre, souvenir shop and cafe. WËTÄ One of the world’s heaviest insects, the wëtä is a striped, spiked relative of the cricket, startling in appearance, yet harmless.

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TUTUKAKA RETREAT

We offer luxury accommodation, organic bed and breakfast, health retreats, ecoadventure and nature tourism. Experience raw organic chef courses, traditional Mäori medicinal herbs, and traditional weaving classes. This is a place to rejuvenate and relax. Our philosophy has its roots in the wellbeing of the land and its people, and the ability to recover, revive, rally and renew. This has led to the creation of lodgings unique in their seclusion and comfort, situated on 15 acres of coastal land.

TUATARA DESIGN STORE & GALLERY

Imagine the wind in your face, the sun on your skin and the sound of the surf and hoof beats on the white sand … this feeling is yours at Pakiri Beach Horse Rides! Just 90 minutes from downtown Auckland city, less than two hours from Auckland International Airport, and minutes from Matakana Coast wine country. Ride the trails of our ancestors. See the breathtaking view to the horizon. Visit the ancient pä site of a paramount Mäori chief, high above the Pacific Ocean. Tread the paths of his people and enjoy our company, his descendants. Experience the stories and food we will share with you.

29 Bank St Whangärei 09 430 0121 kara@tuataradesignstore.co.nz www.tuataradesignstore.co.nz

Tuatara is a unique retail store and gallery that specialises in quality Mäori, Pacific and New Zealand art, craft and design. Tuatara offers an eclectic and inspiring mix of artwork, jewellery, fashion, linen, furniture, giftware and kiwiana as well as traditional Mäori taonga (treasures). Tuatara aims to be inclusive of all artists and craftspeople, but is particularly supportive of Mäori artists and their work.

PUPURANGI HIRE & TOUR Jetty 1 Town Basin Whangärei 09 438 8117 hirentour@vodafone.co.nz www.hirentour.co.nz

We are locally owned and operate a hire and tour business. On the water, we offer water activities and have equipment for hire, including locally invented Aquacykls, kayaks and outrigger canoe rides (waka ama). On land, we offer cultural tours in and around the Whangärei area, enjoying the flora and fauna, and visiting old pä sites.

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu. Although small, it is greenstone (a treasure).

PAKIRI BEACH HORSE RIDES Taurere Park Rahuikiri Rd, Pakiri Beach RD 2, Wellsford 09 422 6275 pakirihorse@xtra.co.nz www.horseride-nz.co.nz

143 Middle Ridge Tutukaka Whangärei 09 434 4501 john@tutukaka-retreat.co.nz www.tutukaka-retreat.co.nz

TE HANA TE AO MARAMA 307–308 State Highway 1 Te Hana, Wellsford 09 423 9566 natalie.tehana@gmail.com www.tehana.co.nz

Te Hana Te Ao Marama is an authentic marae and Mäori cultural experience that includes cultural performances with our own professional kapa haka (performance) group. There is a traditional 17th-century Mäori village and model pä site, and exceptional modern marae facilities available for cultural and educational events, conferences, weddings and overnight stays (noho). We also offer hourly village tours, cultural package deals, and weaving and carving studio tours.

TIME UNLIMITED TOURS 48C Bond St Kingsland Auckland 09 446 6677 ceillhe@newzealandtours.travel www.newzealandtours.travel

TIME Unlimited Tours (To Integrate Mäori Experiences) offers high-quality Auckland tours, Auckland Mäori tours, guided wilderness walks, kayak and fishing tours, plus private tours around Auckland and Aotearoa New Zealand. TIME Unlimited Tours have a Qualmark endorsement for visitor activities, and a Qualmark EnviroGold rating as one of the most environmentally friendly tourism businesses in New Zealand. In 2010, TIME Unlimited Tours also won a United Nations global tourism award! HECTOR'S DOLPHIN The world’s smallest dolphin – and its rarest – is native to New Zealand.

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TE MAHUREHURE MARAE

COAST TO COAST TOURS

65–73 Premier Ave Pt Chevalier, Auckland 09 299 7659 temahurehuremarae@vodafone.co.nz www.temahurehure.maori.nz

Visit a marae in a beautiful native bush setting near both Auckland City and Eden Park. We offer a one-night sleepover at the marae with all sleeping requirements provided. Experience a traditional hängi (feast) cooked in mother earth (Papatüänuku). Be entertained by traditional Mäori performances and learn Mäori songs. Be mesmerised by the art of Mäori tä moko (tattoo), and Mäori weaving and carving.

TORU TOURS

76 Muriwai Valley Rd Waimauku Auckland 09 411 7080 info@coast2coastnz.com www.coast2coastnz.com

Spend an unhurried day on an ideal ‘all-inclusive’ tour to experience west Auckland’s countryside attractions, incorporating a visit to our own historic sheep farm and homestead. Hosted by New Zealand and Mäori operators, you’ll explore the region where our family has lived since 1922. We’ll go on rainforest, craft market and Muriwai beach gannet colony visits, taste local wine and honey, and enjoy lunch and afternoon tea. We have been awarded Tripadvisor’s 2011 Certificate of Excellence, are food-handling certified, and plant a native tree for each tour we run.

THE POI ROOM

37B Bel Air Dr Hillsborough Auckland 027 457 0011 paulfuimaono@torutours.com www.torutours.com

A one-day fully guided Auckland tour, visiting a local marae (Mäori community meeting place) for a warm Mäori welcome. There you will hear great stories of our ancestors, see intricate carvings and learn how to weave. We then travel to the wonderful Auckland Museum and see the biggest collection of taonga (treasures) in New Zealand. We visit our national icon, the kiwi, at the Auckland Zoo. We visit the site of an ancient Mäori pä (village) at One Tree Hill, view the crater of Mt Eden and see the great harbour views at Bastion Point.

Fabulous New Zealand art and design in Newmarket’s gorgeous Osborne Street. Beautiful New Zealand-made treasures, including ceramics, textiles, paintings, printwork, jewellery, sculptural pieces, glassware. There is something special at The Poi Room for everyone. A fabulous retail experience.

KURA GALLERY PWC Tower 188 Quay Street (Lower Albert Street) Central Auckland 09 302 1151 auckland@kuragallery.co.nz www.kuragallery.co.nz

Kura is passionate about supporting the growth of contemporary Mäori art and design overseas and locally, showcasing a unique and extensive range of authentic, original and quality Mäori and New Zealand art and design. Kura has 12 years’ experience, with galleries in Auckland and Wellington providing highly visible spaces in both city central locations. We showcase what is truly unique to Aotearoa.

17 Osborne St Newmarket Auckland 09 520 0399 info@thepoiroom.co.nz www.thepoiroom.co.nz

Mä tini, mä mano, ka rapa te whai. By many, by thousands, the work will be accomplished.

NAVIGATOR TOURS 553 Richmond Rd Grey Lynn Auckland 09 817 1191 john@navigatortours.co.nz www.navigatortours.co.nz

Creative planning and effective management are the hallmark services provided by Navigator Tours. Our intimate knowledge of the nature, culture, people and places of Aotearoa New Zealand ensures tours meet the specific requirements of individuals, and special interest groups. Special attention is paid to respecting the culture of the visitors, especially in terms of preferences for food and lodgings.

PÖHUTUKAWA Flowering brilliantly crimson at Christmas time, the pöhutukawa is native to northern New Zealand.

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POTIKI ADVENTURES

SAILING WITH THE ANCESTORS

954a New North Rd Mt Albert Auckland 021 422 773 bianca@potikiadventures.co.nz www.potikiadventures.co.nz

Potiki Adventures is a Mäori owned and operated Auckland-based tourism company. We offer Auckland day tours and customised private tours for individuals, couples and families. We also offer a marae stay to international groups, hosting within Mäori communities, outdoor adventure, arts and cultural activities, accommodation, transport and meals. The marae stay are within the Auckland and Northland regions. Experience New Zealand from an indigenous perspective with Potiki Adventures.

AROHA HEALING

Viaduct Harbour (next to the Auckland Maritime Museum) Auckland 021 906 737 info@arawai.co.nz www.arawai.co.nz

Thousands of years ago Polynesians peopled the Pacific on sailing waka (canoes) built in the same way as the Te Aurere waka. Hear the stories, learn the skills and help sail Te Aurere – an internationally renowned, genuine, ocean-going Mäori waka – on the Waitemata Harbour, Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand.

THE HANGI SHOP 583A Great South Road Otahuhu Auckland 09 276 2267 thehangishop@yahoo.co.nz www.hangishop.co.nz

412 Richmond Rd Grey Lynn, Auckland 0800 646 326 39 info@arohahealing.co.nz www.arohahealing.co.nz

‘Mö aroha, he kaupapa whakaora i te tangata’. (Aroha is the Mäori word for love, which has healing power). Aroha Healing is a unique New Zealand healing and massage establishment. We provide traditional Mäori healing arts, mirimiri, Hawaiian ‘Ka Huna’ bodywork, Reiki energy healing, and Kundalini massage techniques. Our Aroha Healing and Aroha Healing Fertility programmes are dedicated to providing unique healing and self-development sessions that promote oranga a-roto (health inside) and oranga a-waho (health outside).

TAMAKI HIKOI

33 Auckland City i-SITE Visitor Information Centres 137 Quay St, Princes Wharf Auckland 0800 282 552 hikoi@aucklandnz.com www.tamakihikoi.co.nz

For hundreds of years Mäori from the local Ngäti Whätua tribe have passed down sacred tribal history, traditions and stories. Guides from the Ngäti Whätua tribe retell these stories on the Tamaki Hikoi walking tours through Auckland. During these journeys you will explore Mäori culture and heritage and learn why Tämaki (Auckland) was so fiercely fought over, how the tribe co-existed with the land, and the impact of colonisation on the indigenous people.

Nau mai haere mai and welcome to The Hangi Shop, established in 2000. Dine in or take-away and savour the flavours of the delicious gourmet hängi and standard hängi meals. A cultural experience and must-see in Auckland. Come along and enjoy the spirit of the indigenous people of New Zealand through song, dance and food with our hängi and concert. An exhilarating Mäori performance – haka at its best. Bookings essential. Catering available for all functions.

Nä tö rourou, nä taku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi. With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.

AN EYE 4 ART 1 Stokes Rd Mt Eden, Auckland 09 978 5356 info@aneye4art.co.nz www.aneye4art.co.nz

An Eye 4 Art is a Mäori-owned and operated art gallery, supplying authentic New Zealand artwork domestically and abroad. The gallery was founded over six years ago by Leah Poto, who had a vision to help local artists break into the industry after successfully doing the same in her glass business, Julie O Glassware. Based in Auckland, the gallery and website offer a range of artworks, from greenstone and bone to canvas, prints, wood, glass and ceramics – to name but a few. Our vision is simple: connecting life. TÜÏ A nectar-eating bird with a white wattle, the tüï is a mimic – they were tamed and taught greetings and prayers, and some were trained to imitate the deep voice of a chief.

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RIVERLAND ADVENTURES

Mangonui

108 Kohanga Rd RD 3, Tuakau 09 232 8798 info@riverlandadventures.co.nz www.riverlandadventures.co.nz

Waikato to Bay of Plenty

Waitangi 36 Cornerstone Pub 38 Wiseway Canoe Adventures 39 Ibis Tainui 40 Novotel Tainui 41 The Base

Whether you’re looking for a fun family day out, a corporate team-building exercise or simply a unique way to enjoy New Zealand’s diverse countryside, Riverland Adventures offers a fun, safe and exciting selection of quad bike safaris. Experience authentic Mäori culture, food and beverages, enjoy New Zealand’s beautiful landscapes and take in spectacular 360 degree views. All this just 45 minutes from Auckland City or 1 hour from Hamilton. We offer three main safaris of 1½ hours, 2½ hours and 5 hours.

35 East Coast Paddler 37 Maraehako Bay Retreat 47 Pure Cruise 45 Waitangi Soda Springs

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Whitianga

Thames Waihi Huntly

Morrinsville

Raglan

Hamilton

Te Awamutu

Tauranga

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Wikitoria Maori Healing Hells Gate and Wai Ora Spa Haka World Seismic Gastrobar Maruata Rotorua Te Puia Te Hira Toi Ta Moko Mitai Maori Village Whakarewarewa Thermal Village Tamaki Maori Village A-Kahu House NZ Sports Academy Mokoia Island Waiora Experiences Waiora Lakeside Spa Resort Kinaki NZ

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Cambridge

Otorohanga Tokoroa Waitomo Te Kuiti

Whakatane

Rotorua

Taupo

Opotiki

Gisborne

Taumarunui Turangi

Napier

43 Moanarua Beach Cottage 66 Ahurei Adventures 62 Te Urewera Treks

65 Pa Harakeke 64 PureORAwalks 69 Rafting New Zealand

48 Kaitiaki Adventures 63 Riverboat Waireka 67 Wairakei Terraces 68 Wairakei Thermal Health Spa

Cathedral Cove, Coromandel. Photo: Adam Errington

Waiotapu: Rotorua. Photo: Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland

Waikato to the Bay of Plenty Waikato to Te Moana nui a Toi

from empty gourds and swam to the island guided by Tütänekai’s music. Recognising Hinemoa’s strength and determination, her tribe agreed that she could marry Tütänekai, allowing the lovers to live out their days together.

The legend of Mauao – Mount Maunganui

General Information

Mauao is the sacred mountain at the entrance to Tauranga Harbour. Mauao – meaning ‘caught in the light of the day’ – was once a nameless mountain, spurned in love by the beautiful mountain Püwhenua. One night he begged the fairy-like creatures of the forest to drag him to the ocean and end his misery. But the creatures fled as the morning sun’s rays struck, and he was transfixed, almost surrounded by sea.

An hour’s drive south of Auckland, the Waikato region is famous for the mighty Waikato River. It is the longest in New Zealand, with its source at Lake Taupö in the centre of the island. The river has long been a source of physical and spiritual sustenance for Mäori. It runs through rapidly growing Hamilton City, the fourth largest city in New Zealand.

Hinemoa and Tütänekai – Rotorua Hinemoa, a chief’s beautiful daughter, fell in love with a skilled warrior, Tütänekai. Hinemoa lived on the shores of Lake Rotorua while Tütänekai lived on Mokoia Island in the lake’s centre. Because Hinemoa was high-born, she was forbidden to marry the lowly Tütänekai. He would sit on the shores of the island playing his flute, pining for Hinemoa. His sad music floated across the waters to Hinemoa on the lake shore. She could not reach the island because she was denied the use of her tribe’s canoes. One night she fashioned a floating belt 34

Mäori tribes in the region mostly descend from the Tainui waka. Waikato is also home to the Kïngitanga (King movement), established in the 1850s in response to the pressure on Mäori to sell land. The Kïngitanga’s centre is at the great Türangawaewae Marae, at Ngäruawähia north of Hamilton. To the south-east of Hamilton is the city of Rotorua and surrounding region, home to tribes that descend from the Te Arawa waka. With its geothermal activity, lakes and the cultural vitality of its people, Rotorua has been attracting tourists since the mid-19th century. The region boasts an unmatched range of Mäori tourism operators, offering a fantastic range of experiences. 35

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EAST COAST PADDLER 37 Totara St Mount Maunganui 07 574 2674 info@eastcoastpaddler.co.nz www.eastcoastpaddler.co.nz

East Coast Paddler is based in the surfing mecca of Mount Maunganui, near Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty. It is a dedicated stand-up paddle and outrigger store and school. Our core services include stand-up paddling lessons (from beginners to advanced), adventure cruises, and fitness. We also supply boards and accessories. We’re authorised dealers for C4 Waterman, Paddle Surf Hawaii, and Boardworks SUP. At East Coast Paddler we are all about safe, courteous and fun stand-up paddling.

CORNERSTONE PUB 55 The Strand Tauranga 07 928 1120 amy@cornerstonepub.net.nz www.cornerstonepub.net.nz

Lake Rotoaira: Ruapëhu. Photo: Destination Lake Taupö

To the north of Rotorua lies the Bay of Plenty, the urban centre of Tauranga and the stunning Mount Maunganui and its beautiful beaches. To the south-east of Rotorua lies the magnificent Urewera ranges and rainforests, containing rare native flora and fauna. The Urewera is also home to small, mainly Mäori communities that live off the beaten track in close relationship to the land. Just over 80 kilometres south of Rotorua you find the lakeside town of Taupö, offering fishing, activities and nearby ski fields. Lake Taupö, New Zealand’s largest lake, was formed by a series of volcanic eruptions. The largest, 26,500 years ago, ejected a mind-boggling 1200 cubic kilometres of pumice and ash. Mäori tourism experiences abound throughout this region. You can visit the internationally acclaimed Waitomo Caves, receive a therapeutic Mäori massage, relax in natural thermal waters or learn from locals about the Urewera forests and its history.

Manaaki whenua, manaaki tangata, haere whakamua. Care for the land, care for people, and progress will be achieved.

Cornerstone Pub is located in the sunny Bay of Plenty and situated in Tauranga at 55 The Strand. Cornerstone boasts outstanding views of the Tauranga harbour and is at the heart of Tauranga’s nightlife, with an array of bars and restaurants along The Strand's waterfront. We are also only two minutes walking distance from several of the city's newest hotel and apartment complexes. Opening from 10 am till late on week-days, and 9 am till late on weekends, Cornerstone has something for everyone.

MARAEHAKO BAY RETREAT State Highway 35 RD 3 Maraehako Bay 07 325 2648 www.maraehako.co.nz

Kia ora – Welcome to Maraehako Bay Retreat. Maraehako Bay Retreat is situated in the Eastern Bay of Plenty between Te Kaha and Waihou Bay by the sea in a sub-tropical setting. Maraehako Bay Retreat has one of the best backpacker accommodation settings in the country. Guests can swim in a pristine sea, sunbathe on the rocks, fish from shore and boat, kayak, horse ride and go bush walking.

HARAKEKE / NEW ZEALAND FLAX Source of medicine, and fibre for clothing, nets and kete, the flax bush also represents family relationships.

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WISEWAY CANOE ADVENTURES

THE BASE

Grantham Street Hamilton 021 988 335 darren@wisewayadventures.com www.wisewayadventures.com

Wiseway canoes have a range of canoe trips to suit most people, ages and fitness levels. We work hard to make your trip as safe and fun as possible. Wiseway have a range of guided tours. We also offer self-guided (freedom hire) options, where we provide you with all the gear and instruct you how to paddle your canoe safely down the mighty Waikato River. It is a trip you, your friends and family can enjoy.

IBIS TAINUI HAMILTON

Corner of Avalon Dr and Te Rapa Rd State Highway 1, Hamilton 07 847 9450 or 0800 The Base info@the-base.co.nz www.the-base.co.nz www.te-awa.co.nz

Owned and operated by the Waikato-Tainui iwi (tribe), The Base is the largest retail centre in New Zealand including large-format retail, a specialty fashion mall (Te AWA), food and hospitality, an outlet centre, homeware operators and a new 3D Hoyts cinema complex. Waikato-Tainui culture has been embedded within The Base design with cultural reference points, including whakataukï (proverbs), niho taniwha (tribal patterns), pou (carvings), and the Waikato River. It is the first retail mall in New Zealand to feature bilingual signage.

18 Alma St Hamilton 07 838 1366 www.accorhotels.com

The Ibis Tainui Hamilton is located in the heart of Hamilton city overlooking the mighty Waikato River. Adjacent to Novotel Tainui Hamilton and Skycity Casino, the hotel is only minutes walk away from relaxing river walkways, cafes, restaurants, shopping and entertainment. The hotel features 126 rooms, conference facilities for up to 80 delegates, and a restaurant and bar offering alfresco dining with river views in a relaxed atmosphere. The ideal central location for both business and leisure.

NOVOTEL TAINUI HAMILTON 7 Alma St Hamilton 07 838 1366 www.accorhotels.com

With Novotel Tainui Hamilton you’re choosing the Waikato’s leading 4.5 Star hotel in the best location – in the central city on the banks of the Waikato River. We offer 177 accommodation rooms, the decadent Restaurant on Alma, a relaxing lobby bar, as well as conference facilities, a body massage therapy service, spa, sauna, gymnasium, and on-site car-parking. Major recent refurbishments have transformed our public areas and accommodation rooms into modern and ambient spaces, with stunning features and culturally influenced artwork.

Tama tü tama ora, tama noho tama mate. An active person remains healthy, a lazy one becomes sick.

TE ATAMIRA Corner of Wainui Rd and Bankart St Raglan 07 825 0482 atamira@atamira.co.nz www.atamira.co.nz www.rataandruby.co.nz

Fresh and eclectic design store in Raglan featuring a handpicked collection of New Zealand fashion and design with integrity and lasting quality. Te Atamira is the flagship stockist of locally designed label Rata & Ruby, for kids and womens wear.

MOANARUA BEACH COTTAGE 2 Hoterini St Öhope Beach 07 312 5924 info@moanarua.co.nz www.moanarua.co.nz

Nau mai, haere mai. Miria and Taroi welcome you to a unique Mäori cultural experience. The fully self-contained ‘whare’ (accommodation) incorporates a modern design with ancient cultural significance granted by carvings depicting the kaitiaki (guardians) of the local tribes. Designed for maximum comfort, with access to a luxury outdoor spa, loungers amidst the award-winning gardens, and a BBQ. Enjoy continental breakfast provisions in your cottage, and complimentary drinks and nibbles with us as we share stories. Ka kite – see you! RAURENGA / KIDNEY FERN Native creeping ground fern. Leaves shrivel when dry but restore with rain. Used to scent oil.

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WIKITORIA MAORI HEALING

PURE CRUISE

115D Te Akau Rd Okere Falls, RD4 Rotorua 07 216 9454 wiki@wikitoriamaorihealing.co.nz www.wikitoriamaorihealing.co.nz

A Rotorua lakeside retreat and day spa offering authentic and traditional Rotorua Mäori massage and healing passed down by our ancestors. Romiromi combines deep-tissue massage and pressure points to aid in releasing blocked energy in your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual energy. It stimulates internal organs and removes toxic waste, replacing it with vitality and positive energy. Educational workshops are available to help you to understand hauora (health and wellbeing) and Mäori spirituality.

WAITANGI SODA SPRINGS

366 State Highway 33, Mourea Okawa Bay, Lake Rotoiti Rotorua 07 362 8048 tina@purecruise.co.nz www.purecruise.co.nz

Pure Cruise New Zealand offers an unsurpassed eco-sailing cruise adventure on the stylish 16 metre (53 foot) catamaran Tiua. Just 20 minutes from the geothermal city of Rotorua, this sailing adventure of discovery offers you scenic beauty, isolation, tranquillity and relaxation. Soak in a lake-edge thermal pool, experience cultural enrichment, take on high-energy activities and challenges. Choose from our three scheduled daily departures or book a private exclusive charter.

KAITIAKI ADVENTURES

59 Manawahe Rd Rotoehu Rotorua 07 362 0788 jotaia@live.com www.sodasprings.co.nz

Waitangi Soda Springs features natural mineral hot springs nestled amongst natural surroundings. A scenic drive 35 minutes from Rotorua will see you relaxing in the midst of nature’s beauty, experiencing local manaakitanga (hospitality). These pools have been treasured and used by local Mäori for centuries and are a significant part of local history. Nau mai, haere mai.

HELLS GATE & WAI ORA SPA State Highway 30 Tikitere, Rotorua 07 345 4117 bryan@waioragroup.co.nz www.hellsgate.co.nz

Hells Gate is New Zealand’s most active geothermal reserve featuring a 2.5 km natural geothermal walk. You will pass violently boiling mud and exploding hot water pools in excess of 100°C, the largest hot waterfall in the southern hemisphere, land coral formations, a mud volcano and a ‘medicine lake’ used by local Mäori for more than 700 years. Traditional mirimiri massage is offered at our Hells Gate Wai Ora Spa, along with geothermal mud therapies.

State Highway 30, Tikitere Rotorua (next door to Hells Gate) 0800 338 736 haydn@kaitiaki.co.nz www.kaitiaki.co.nz

With a unique blend of history, Mäori culture and an adrenaline overload, Kaitiaki Adventures offers superior and unforgettable white-water rafting and sledging experiences. Raft down the Kaituna River and over the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world. Take on the river at eye level with your own sledging vessel, propelling yourself through the water with flippers on your feet. No previous experience required.

HAKA WORLD 60 Tarewa Road Rotorua 07 347 1717 info@hakaworld.com www.hakaworld.com

We teach you the history, meaning, words and actions of the All Black haka Ka Mate. Dress in traditional uniform to perform the haka and take a once in a lifetime chance to discover your warrior spirit.

KAURI SNAIL / PÜPÜRANGI The species is endangered or threatened. Up to 10 cm in diameter, this giant snail lives on worms, insects and other snails.

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SEISMIC GASTROBAR

TE HIRA TOI TA MOKO

1158 Whakaue St Rotorua 07 348 2082 info@seismicgastrobar.co.nz www.seismicgastrobar.co.nz

Seismic Gastrobar is a true blend of restaurant and bar. It offers a feast for the senses with Rotorua’s largest menu, including fine dining meals and the best beverage list on offer. Boutique wines, Monteith’s beer range and real spirits are complemented by a great atmosphere, great food and great service. With a relaxed yet modern and chic decor, Seismic Gastrobar also boasts the only view of the lakefront and village green with al fresco dining. A place where worlds really do collide.

MARUATA ROTORUA

1252 Tutanekai St Rotorua 07 343 9034 taniko@xnet.co.nz www.ta-moko.co.nz

Hira is an expert tä moko practitioner and experienced wood carver. He has worked with a master carver for several years on commissioned pieces for private collectors, in galleries, and on many carving projects – including in London and France. In 2001, Hira took up the tattooing machine and how runs his own tä moko studio and art gallery based in the centre of Rotorua.

54 2 Kuirau Street Rotorua Central 07 348 8903 info@explore.maori.nz www.explore.maori.nz

The exclusive and very private Maruata Rotorua, a locally Mäori-owned and operated oasis close to the bubbling Rotorua Mud Pools – soak yourself in the healing waters. Maruata Mud Hut Rotorua is a refreshing way to experience contemporary Mäori accommodation. Centrally located in Rotorua and adjacent to the bubbling mud pools and fumeroles of Kuirau Park, this unique 4 Star-plus rated Qualmark property has proved a popular choice for individuals, couples and families.

TE PUIA

Te Puia is the premier Mäori cultural centre in New Zealand – a place of gushing waters, steaming vents, boiling mud pools and spectacular geysers. Our Mäori tradition lives on at Te Whakarewarewa, with our guided tours and attractions, our Mäori culture, and our national carving and weaving schools.

196 Fairy Springs Rd Rotorua 07 343 9132 marketing@mitai.co.nz www.mitai.co.nz

An evening at Mitai will give you an authentic introduction to Mäori culture leaving you amazed and in awe. Enter the world of Mitai. Be enthralled by the natural bush setting, see warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro Stream, and don’t miss your only opportunity in the Rotorua area to see glow worms in their natural habitat.

55 Hemo Rd Rotorua 07 348 9047 reservations@tepuia.com www.tepuia.com

Whatungarongaro he tangata, toitü te whenua. Whilst people disappear, the land always remains.

MITAI MAORI VILLAGE

WHAKAREWAREWA THERMAL VILLAGE TOURS 17 Tryon St Whakarewarewa Rotorua 07 349 3463 rraimona@whakarewarewa.com www.whakarewarewa.com

Set amid thermal springs and mud pools is the living village of Whakarewarewa. Steeped in a rich heritage, the village upholds the traditions and culture of Tuhourangi/Ngäti Wahiao, who have shared their way of life with visitors since the 1800s. Experience our authentic living Mäori village, with guided tours every hour from 9am to 4pm, Mäori cultural performances daily at 11.15am and 2pm (seasonal), and hängi meals cooked in our geothermal steam and hot pools (served between 12pm and 2pm). TUATARA / LIZARD-LIKE REPTILE Found only in Aotearoa (New Zealand). A link to the ancient world, a kaitiaki (guardian) of knowledge.

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TAMAKI MAORI VILLAGE

MOKOIA ISLAND WAI ORA EXPERIENCES

1220 Hinemaru St Rotorua 07 349 2999 nadine@maoriculture.co.nz www.tamakimaorivillage.co.nz

Share in the pöwhiri, our ancient ceremony of welcome, before entering our preEuropean Mäori village nestled within a native tawa tree forest. The village comes alive with the sights, sounds and activities of days gone by. Witness the earth being scraped away from the hängi pit to reveal baskets laden with your mouthwatering feast, cooked beneath the ground on hot stones. Enter the ancestral meeting house and enjoy a powerful cultural performance before dining on the traditional hängi buffet meal.

A-KAHU HOUSE

Mokoia Island Kiosk, Rotorua Lake Front Memorial Dr, Rotorua 07 345 4117 bryan@waioragroup.co.nz www.mokoiaisland.co.nz

Mokoia Island, located in the middle of Lake Rotorua, is situated only 5 km from the Rotorua City lakefront and is the sacred home of the Te Arawa people. Cruise in comfort to the heart of Rotorua. See the flora and fauna of New Zealand’s inlandisland endangered wildlife sanctuary. Learn about our indigenous food sources and healing herbs, soak your feet in a natural hot spring and enjoy the legend of Hinemoa and Tutanekai. An eco-cultural guided tour of Mokoia Island takes approximately three hours.

WAI ORA LAKESIDE SPA RESORT

155 Kawaha Point Rd Rotorua 07 347 4148 stay@akahu.co.nz www.akahu.co.nz

A-Kahu House is as much an encounter with Te Arawa Mäori people and culture as it is an intimate haven from which to explore Rotorua. A-Kahu House at Kawaha Point on the edge of Lake Rotorua is lake-edge luxury with the relaxed vibe of a B&B. The guest rooms are large, beautifully appointed and flooded with lake views. There are just four guest suites to A-Kahu, so it is not a huge property – and it seems to be just the way our guests like it.

NEW ZEALAND SPORTS ACADEMY Devon St West Rotorua 07 348 0848 info@nzsportsacademy.co.nz http://nzsportsacademy.co.nz/

Here you can expect first-class rugby coaching from the best coaches in the world. The New Zealand Sports Academy is for young rugby union and rugby league players, coaches and teams who want to develop their skills and experience Mäori rugby at its best. We are the only fulltime academy in New Zealand bringing together players from New Zealand and overseas – from February through to October.

Whäia te iti kahurangi. Ki te tüohu koe, me he maunga teitei. Pursue excellence. If you stumble let it be to a lofty mountain.

77 Robinson Ave Holdens Bay, Rotorua 07 345 4117 bryan@waioragroup.co.nz www.waioraresort.co.nz

Award winning 4.5 star luxury accommodation hotel on the edge of Lake Rotorua. On site are the internationally acclaimed Wai Ora Day Spa and fine dining Mokoia Restaurant, winner of the NZ Beef & Lamb awards 2010 and 2011. Enjoy our hot mineral pool, sauna, steam room and spas. Courtesy shuttle and complimentary wifi.

KINAKI NZ 13 Maisey Pl Rotorua 07 346 3122 kinaki@xtra.co.nz www.maorifood.com

Kinaki NZ® Director/Chef Charles Royal works in the tourism and food and beverage industries – gathering Mäori foods, guiding, and hosting indigenous cooking classes that teach visitors how to cook with Kinaki NZ® products in a contemporary Mäori style. Also experience a natural hot bath hidden away in a heated mineral pool at Waitangi Soda Springs, Lake Rotoiti. Charles is sometimes based at the bush gallery of Mäori artist, Joe Kemp, on Lake Rotomä.

KÖWHAI The bright yellow blooming of the köwhai tree in early spring signals that it’s time to plant kümara (sweet potato).

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TE UREWERA TREKS

PA HARAKEKE

421 Rerewhakaaitu Rd Rerewhakaaitu RD3 Rotorua 07 366 6055 joe@teureweratreks.co.nz www.teureweratreks.co.nz

Te Urewera Treks is a locally owned and operated Mäori business that provides fully catered 1–4 day guided walks in the pristine temperate rainforests of Te Urewera. This is home to Ngäi Tühoe, one of the local Mäori tribes who have occupied this region for about 1000 years. Come and share this special place with us.

RIVERBOAT WAIREKA

138 Maraeroa Rd Pureora 07 878 7177 maraeroa@maraeroac.co.nz www.paharakeke.co.nz

Pa Harakeke offers inspiring and culturally enriched experiences and journeys to visitors to the Pureora region. Cycle the Maraeroa Cycle Trail, with mountain bikes available for hire. Take a guided mountain trek with amazing views across the Central Plateau, or take a native forest walk to experience the amazing birdlife. The traditional Mäori village and harakeke (flax) plantation are situated close to the the Pa Harakeke facility, with a gallery, coffee bar and gift shop. The tree-planting programme is also popular.

AHUREI ADVENTURES

1197 River Rd Reperoa 07 333 8845 info@riverboatwaireka.com www.riverboatwaireka.com

Step back in time and see the beauty of the Waikato River and surrounding countryside aboard the historical riverboat Waireka. Our wish is to show you the pristine beauty of the scenery and river, to share it with you and inform you of its history, both Mäori and European. We’d like you to leave awed by our surroundings and astounded by the beauty that can only be seen by boat.

PUREORAWALKS

Ahurei Adventures offers an outdoor and cultural experience to the global or domestic traveller wanting to enter the Te Urewera National Park. Hunting, fishing, tramping and horse trekking are available. You can stay on private land, which provides a safe haven for hunting with a guide who has first-hand knowledge of the area. If you don’t want to hunt, we also supply a wilderness cabin with ensuite, if you just want to take time out from a busy life.

67 142 Heu Heu St Taupö 021 042 2722 contact@pureorawalks.com www.pureorawalks.com

Operating out of three Central North Island forest locations pureORAwalks offers stress-free activity amid a mix of nature, Mäori culture and education, all pulled together with storytelling, experiential learning and environmental sensitivity. Our tours are designed to shake-up your emotions – and possibly touch your soul – using your senses of sight, sound, touch and smell. Take a walk with us and hear our stories, as we visit the Ketetahi Springs at the BEST one-day walk in Aotearoa New Zealand – the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Oputao Marae Ruatahuna Rd Ruatahuna 07 366 3941 ahureiadventures@xtra.co.nz www.ahureiadventures.co.nz

WAIRAKEI TERRACES Wairäkei Rd, State Highway 1 Wairäkei Taupö 07 378 0913 raewyn@wairakeiterraces.co.nz www.wairakeiterraces.co.nz

The Wairakei Terraces Mäori Cultural Experience features a welcome ceremony, guided tour of silica terraces, Mäori carvings and geothermal features, demonstrations of traditional Mäori art, earth-cooked meal (hängi) and concert. Take a day tour of the silica terraces reminiscent of the famous pink and white versions of Tarawera. See a geyser, hot pools and intricate Mäori carvings. We offer guided geothermal tours explaining the amazing engineering feat of generating power from energy brought to the earth’s surface from 2.5 kms underground. KERERÜ / NATIVE WOOD PIGEON 47 Vital for forest regeneration, and now at risk, this once-plentiful game bird has subtly iridescent plumage said to have been created by the trickster demigod Mäui.

WAIKATO TO BAY OF PLENTY

EAST COAST TO WAIRARAPA

WAIRAKEI THERMAL HEALTH SPA Wairäkei Rd, State Highway 1 Wairäkei Taupö 07 378 0913 raewyn@wairakeiterraces.co.nz www.wairakeiterraces.co.nz

Uniquely situated below the amazing Wairäkei Terraces are a series of hot thermal pools. The water, once regarded by Mäori to have healing power, is rich in minerals, soft and silky to the touch and striking blue in colour. Incorporate a relaxing massage or mirimiri, either indoors or outside by the pool or waterfall, reflexology or reiki, to add another dimension to your healing experience.

East Coast to Wairarapa

Whitianga

70 Eastender Horse Treks

Whangamata Waihi

Tauranga 69

RAFTING NEW ZEALAND 41 Ngawaka Pl Türangi 07 386 0352 info@raftingnewzealand.com www.raftingnewzealand.com

Te Puke Cambridge

Rotorua

Tokoroa

Opotiki Tokomaru Bay Tolaga Bay

Taupo 100% Kiwi owned and operated, a family affair, established in 1991. Located at the heart of New Zealand’s North Island, nestled between Lake Taupö (New Zealand’s biggest lake) and the volcanoes of the Tongariro National Park, we live and work in a natural playground of unsurpassed beauty. We offer the best white-water rafting in Aotearoa, with trips for all ages and abilities, from half-day to two-day durations. We supply you with all the river apparel to keep you toasty warm.

Ruatoria

Whakatane

Turangi

Taihape

Napier Hastings

Lake Rotorua. Photo: Adam Errington

Waipukurau

Gisborne Wairoa Nuhaka Mahia

Dive Tatapouri 72 Accommodation Ahi Kaa 73 Tipuna Tours 74 Waka Toa Enterprises

Dannevirke

Palmerston North Masterton

75 Napier Prison Tours 76 Stonepeace Gallery

77 Waimarama Maori Tours

Tolaga Bay: East Coast. Photo: Michael Hall

East Coast to Wairarapa Te Tairawhiti to Te Wairarapa

brothers drowned – all except Paikea. Ritual chants saved Paikea, and he was carried away on a whale’s back. Paikea was never to return to Hawaiki – the whale carried him to Aotearoa, where in Te Tairäwhiti, at Whängärä, he founded a dynasty.

Hikurangi – East Coast

For another version of this story, one that addresses gender politics, read Witi Ihimaera’s novel The Whale Rider, or watch the Nikki Caro film with the same title.

According to the oral histories of Ngäti Porou, the first part of Mäui’s fish to emerge from the sea was the 1754 metre high Mount Hikurangi, which sits 60 kilometres inland from the East Cape. Hikurangi is a sacred mountain for members of the Ngäti Porou tribe who believe that Mäui’s waka (canoe), Nukutaimemeha, remains stranded on the mountain top. In another legend, Mäui’s canoe was capsized by his brothers and it formed the Southern Alps that are the backbone of the South Island.

Paikea – the whale rider In Hawaiki, the great chief Uenuku had 71 sons. Seventy were born of high-ranked mothers; the 71st son, Ruatapu, was born of a slave. The sons of Uenuku were to take a waka (canoe) on its maiden voyage. Uenuku dressed and oiled his sons’ topknots, but he would not dress Ruatapu’s hair, for he was low-born. Ruatapu was greatly ashamed. He bored a hole in the hull of the waka, and when the brothers were at sea Ruatapu let the ocean in. One by one the 50

Te Mata Peak – Hawkes Bay The Te Mata hillscape, near Havelock North, dominates the horizon. It is said to be a sleeping giant who terrorised the surrounding Heretaunga plains until he fell in love with a chief’s daughter, and decided to woo her instead of making war. She was difficult to impress, and challenged the giant to eat his way through the hill. But he choked on a rock and dropped to the ground, where he still lies today.

Pania – Hawkes Bay By day, Pania lived in the sea; by night, she lived on shore at a freshwater spring. There she met a handsome young chief, they fell in love, and had a son. Theirs was an unusual family: every day, Pania had to return to the sea. The chief didn’t like this – some say 51

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General Information This region reaches from Öpötiki in the far eastern Bay of Plenty, down the eastern side of the North Island to the Wairarapa, near Wellington. The East Coast of the North Island is a region of many first sightings. It is generally regarded as the first area of mainland New Zealand to see the sun. It was the first part of New Zealand sighted by the crew of English explorer James Cook’s ship, the Endeavour, in 1769. Cook’s arrival in New Zealand was the start of sustained contact between Mäori and the outside world. The Mäori name for the northern part of this region – from Öpötiki to the city of Gisborne –is ‘Te Tairäwhiti’, meaning ‘the coast on which the sun shines’. Many of the tribes and sub-tribes descend from the ancestral waka Täkitimu, Mataatua and Horouta. The area is rich in history. The once busy coastal ports and towns of the East Coast are quieter today, with beautiful beaches attracting artists and tourists. Forestry, farming and fishing are the primary production activities. The region has a high Mäori population and Mäori custom is a regular part of life. The weather and location of this area means water-based and adventure activities are popular here. Farther south is the Hawke’s Bay. It too has a warm climate, and is well known for its farming and festivals, and of course wineries – the region has more than 70. The main urban centres here are Hastings and Napier. Many Mäori here trace their ancestry to the Täkitimu waka. The largest tribe is the Ngäti Kahungunu iwi whose extensive traditional lands run from Wairoa in the north to Wairarapa in the south. The Wairarapa stretches from north of Pahiatua to the bottom of the North Island. The forest-covered Tararua and Remutaka (Rimutaka) Ranges form the region’s western border. Masterton is the main town here with many picturesque smaller towns close by, including Martinborough, famed for its pinot noir wine. Photo: James Heremaia

he wanted to show her off to his mates, but she was never around; others say that he didn’t want Pania’s sea people to take his son. So the chief tried to take away Pania’s ability to live in the sea. He botched the job. Pania fled to her people, and eventually became a reef. Their son became a sea guardian. If you pass over Pania Reef it is said that you will see Pania with arms outstretched towards her husband. Perhaps she is expressing a broken-hearted love (or perhaps she is just reaching out to throttle him!).

Archaeological sites indicate that Mäori settled around Palliser Bay in the south Wairarapa in the 14th century. Rangitäne (of the Kurahaupö waka) and Ngäti Kahungunu later moved into the region, and still live there today. There are Mäori tourism and retail options throughout the region. You can experience a guided Mäori cultural tour, purchase authentic Mäori artwork, stay overnight in Mäori-owned accommodation or go diving and see local sea life.

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EASTENDER HORSE TREKS AND ACCOMMODATION

The best freedom riding on reliable horses in stunning beach, hills and bush scenery with a touch of Mäori culture. We take riders of all levels out on the beach, the hills and in the bush of beautiful Rangitükia, only two hours drive north of Gisborne. Also on offer are comfortable and clean dorm rooms, and cosy wooden cabins. Farm animals like piglets and sheep run freely around the area, so it’s very suitable for families with children, and individual travellers.

DIVE TATAPOURI

A day with Tipuna Tours ensures you take home the most valuable souvenir of all – understanding. From the moment you meet our guides you will be enthralled by the stories they tell you. We openly welcome you to come and enjoy what we have to offer. We share our whakapapa (genealogy), our knowledge and ourselves in such a way that you can learn, understand and enjoy.

74 State Highway 35 Tatapöuri Gisborne 06 868 5153 divetatapouri@xtra.co.nz www.divetatapouri.com

Come to Tatapouri and discover the children of Tangaroa (god of the sea). Watch the sunrise over Tangaroa while enjoying the local surroundings and local culture. Walk the reef and interact with wild stingrays, eagle rays and other reef dwellers. Great family activity. For the more adventurous, try shark cage diving – no experience required.

ACCOMMODATION AHI KAA 61 Salisbury Rd Waikanae Beach, Gisborne 06 867 7107 info@ahikaa.co.nz www.ahikaa.co.nz

Accommodation Ahi Kaa, a stylish retreat just a stone’s throw from stunning Waikanae Beach. Qualmark 4-Star rated, our place in the sun will replenish your life force (mauri) and soothe your spirit (wairua). Unwind in the privacy of your own ‘ora garden’ (wellness garden) or entertain whänau (family) and friends in the wähi kai – the alfresco dining area. Take a sunset walk hand-in-hand, or become totally anonymous in the deluxe double spa bath studio. There is so much or so little to do – you decide.

Mate atu he tëtë kura, ara ake he tëtë kura. As one chief dies, another rises to take their place.

TIPUNA TOURS 027 240 4493 tipunatours@gmail.com www.tipunatours.com

876A Rangitukia Rd Tikitiki East Coast 06 864 3033 (Horse Trekking) 06 864 3820 (Accommodation) info@eastenderhorsetreks.co.nz www.eastenderhorsetreks.co.nz

WAKA TOA ENTERPRISES 36 Potae Ave Gisborne 06 868 5425 info@wakatoa.co.nz www.wakatoa.com

For generations, Mäori people living in the district of Te Tairäwhiti preserved the spirit and traditions of our magnificent culture. Expect to be emotionally stirred when you take part in the spiritual and highly professional experience that is Waka Toa. Our commitment to quality is assured as we feed your thirst for knowledge and fun. Our guided tour takes you to iconic spots visited by Captain James Cook or you can join us at a 600-year-old historical pä site.

NAPIER PRISON TOURS 55 Coote Rd Bluff Hill Napier 06 835 9933 www.napierprison.com

Discover the truth behind the walls of New Zealand’s oldest prison. The historic prison is located on Napier’s Bluff Hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean and beautiful Centennial Gardens. View the old quarry where the inmates' hard labour built the walls that would keep them imprisoned. Napier Prison is just a few minutes walk to the town centre and Marine Parade. We offer te reo Mäori guided tour options.

HEI MATAU / FISH HOOK PENDANT Usually carved from bone or pounamu (greenstone). Represents strength and safe travel across water.

EAST COAST TO WAIRARAPA EASTCOAST

TARANAKI TO WELLINGTON

STONEPEACE 9 Haumoana Rd Haumoana Napier 06 875 0727 ema@stonepeace.co.nz www.stonepeace.co.nz

Ema Scott finds inspiration in her spiritual connection to the past – ‘design by descent’, as she coins it. From Emma’s home and studio designed by her father, architect JC Scott, she endeavours to produce sculptures and designs that give peace tangible form in the medium of stone. She welcomes groups and individuals who have an interest in sculpture, art and architecture.

Taranaki to Wellington

Taumarunui

78 Aotearoa Safaris

New Plymouth

79 Lisa Tamati Designer Jewellery

WAIMARAMA MAORI TOURS Te Apiti Rd Waimärama 021 057 0935 info@waimaramaori.com www.waimaramatours.com

Stratford Ohakune

Opunake Hawera

Taihape

Patea 80 Spirit of the River Jet

Whanganui

81 Anndion Lodge

Bulls A boutique Mäori cultural experience. Share our culture, get to know our people, and feel the power of our sacred native landscape. We pride ourselves on offering you an intimate and spiritual way to discover the ways of Mäori. Together we’ll explore the past and present lives of the people of Hakikino, and offer insights and experiences that are both historical and personal. Our acclaimed small group and private tours will touch your heart and open your mind.

82 Kapiti Island Nature Tours

Palmerston North Levin

83 Revolution Aotearoa 84 Moko Ake

Kapiti Island Waikanae Porirua

Nelson Richmond

Paraparaumu Lower Hutt

Picton

Wellington

Blenheim 85 The Hetet Gallery 86 Ataahua Day Beauty Spa 92 The Cheeky Pipi Cafe

Waimärama Beach: Hawkes Bay. Photo: Adam Errington

Mä pango, mä whero ka oti te mahi. Through black (ordinary people) and red (chiefs) working together, all things can be accomplished.

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Maori Arts Gallery Iwi Art Kura Gallery Groom Barbers Stylist Karaka Café

Mount Taranaki and Cape Egmont Lighthouse: Taranaki. Photo: Josh Woskett

Taranaki to Wellington Taranaki to Te Whanganui a Tara Ruapëhu, Whanganui, Taranaki Mount Taranaki is a spiritually important landmark for Mäori, and historic Mäori pä (fortified villages) dotted throughout Taranaki tell stories of the region’s culture and history.

Taranaki means ‘Gliding Peak’ When Mäui hauled up his fish – which would become the North Island – his brothers tried to kill it. Their blows formed the rugged land, its mountain ranges and valleys. With the vast fish writhing and thrashing, Mäui’s brothers pleaded for help from Ranginui, the Sky father. In its centre, Ranginui placed a mountain, Ruapëhu. Calmed by this stoic, majestic presence, the fish stopped battling. However, a new struggle was just beginning. Ruapëhu, the great mountain, was lonely. Ranginui sent four mountains to comfort him: Tongariro, Ngäuruhoe, Taranaki and Pïhanga, the mountain maiden. Pïhanga, promised to Tongariro, found herself spellbound by the charms of Taranaki. Soon the peace between the mountains turned to jealousy. 58

On Ruapëhu’s advice, Taranaki sadly left. The Whanganui River marks the mountain’s passage to the coast. From there, Taranaki made his way westwards to where he now stands, gazing back towards his mountain friends.

Wellington – Te Upoko o Te Ika ä Mäui Te Upoko o Te Ika occupies the southern tip of the North Island, taking in the Wairarapa, the Käpiti Coast and south through the Hutt Valley to Wellington. Te Upoko o Te Ika means 'the head of the fish'. It is a reference to Te Ika ä Mäui – the North Island – raised from the depths by Mäui.

Taniwha – and boats, planes and automobiles Wellington Harbour was once a lake. Two taniwha (great waterdwelling beings) lived there, and they longed to break free. One smashed its way through to Raukawa moana (Cook Strait), forming the harbour entranceway now used by the ferries that travel between the North and South islands. The other taniwha pushed off from the shore, with its lashing tail forming the Ngauranga Gorge – this is the steep entranceway to Wellington that the motorway follows. The taniwha attempted a different route out of the harbour but was stranded by the receding waters flowing out of the new harbour entrance – its body forms the isthmus where Wellington Airport sits. 59

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General Information Taranaki is a large region on the west coast of the North Island, with Mount Taranaki at its centre. There are many tribes in this area. The mountain is of great cultural importance to all tribes in the region. European settlers in the 19th century needed land and many had immigrated as they’d been optimistically promised land in New Zealand. This created significant upheavals for Taranaki tribes and war with the government broke out in the 1860s. The fertile soils and moist climate in Taranaki are excellent for local horticulture and dairy farming. There are surf beaches around the coast, and the region regularly hosts internationally renowned arts and music events. Taranaki’s only city, New Plymouth, lies on the west coast of the region. To the south-east of Taranaki flows the Whanganui River. It is the second longest in the North Island and home to the Whanganui tribes. A famous tribal saying from the region is: ‘Ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au’ – I am the river and the river is me. The river runs from the central North Island through the awe-inspiring Whanganui National Park to Whanganui City, near the river’s mouth. Long beaches run north and south along the Manawatü, Horowhenua and Käpiti coasts. They’re popular places for walking, fishing and shellfish gathering, and summer swimming. Sometimes it’s possible to feel like you’re the only person on earth when you are on these beaches. Mounts Ruapëhu and Taranaki, the inland ranges, and the South Island are all visible in the distance on a clear day. Many of the tribes in this area descend from different waka (canoes): Kurahaupö, Tokomaru, Aotea and Tainui. Wellington is New Zealand’s capital city, near Cook Strait. Arranged around a stunning hill-lined harbour, Wellington is a bustling urban centre with galleries, museums and a thriving film industry. Known to be windy at times, Wellington is popular for outdoor activities including walking and running, fishing and diving as well as cycling.

Mokau: North Taranaki. Photo: James Heremaia

Wellington Harbour Wellington Harbour is known by Mäori as Te Whanganui ä Tara – ‘the Great Harbour of Tara’ – after the son of Whätonga, one of the early Polynesian settlers from Hawke’s Bay, who sent his son Tara to explore the lower North Island. The great explorer Kupe named the islands in its harbour Mäkaro and Matiu, after his daughters.

Resident tribes in the Wellington area have changed over the years through movement and war. Te Äti Awa and Ngäti Toa Rangatira are now tangata whenua, or ‘people of the land’, here. The Ngäti Toa chief Te Rauparaha composed the famous haka ‘Ka Mate’, performed prior to each game by New Zealand’s national rugby team, the All Blacks. In this region you can stay in Mäori-owned accommodation, explore the Whanganui River, see rare native birdlife on Käpiti Island, taste Mäori-inspired food, see incredible native flora and fauna, and buy authentic, quality Mäori art.

TARANAKI TO WELLINGTON

AOTEAROA SAFARIS

81 985 State Highway 4 Piriaka RD 2 Taumarunui 07 895 9066 glenn@aotearoasafaris.com www.aotearoasafaris.com

Welcome to Aotearoa Safaris, New Zealand – hunting and fishing experiences in the Land of the Long White Cloud. We have a range of guided safari hunting experiences for you to choose from. Whether you are after a trophy or more recreational hunting, we cater for everyone. We are based in the stunning wilderness area of the King Country on the volcanic plateau in the central North Island. We provide the ‘ultimate kiwi hunting and fishing experience’.

LISA TAMATI DESIGNER JEWELLERY

143 Anzac Parade Whanganui 0800 343 056 info@anndionlodge.co.nz www.anndionlodge.co.nz

Anndion Lodge is a 5-star Qualmark rated lodge, located on the banks of the majestic Whanganui River. Offering affordable superior accommodation to suit all budgets for holiday or business, ranging from an elegant super king with large ensuite through to tasteful bunk rooms ideal for group accommodation.

44 Liardet St New Plymouth 06 769 6375 lisa@lisatamati.co.nz www.lisatamati.co.nz

Lisa Tamati Designer Jewellery offers customers a beautiful selection of unique and precious jewellery influenced by Lisa’s Mäori heritage and our South Pacific location. We specialise in päua pearls, päua shell, greenstone and Tahitian pearls. Visit our store in New Plymouth where we also feature landscape work by leading artist, Cyril Tamati, highlighting the beauty of New Zealand.

SPIRIT OF THE RIVER JET 1018 Parapara Rd State Highway 4 Upokongaro Whanganui 06 342 5572 info@spiritoftheriverjet.co.nz www.spiritoftheriverjet.co.nz

Our commitment to excellent service and the outstanding natural features of this fascinating area ensure you will have a great time on the Whanganui River. Tours include jet-boat journeys to the famous Bridge to Nowhere, jet boat and canoe combinations, waka tours ideal for team building, and cultural packages at marae along the Whanganui River. All guides are experienced local Mäori with extensive knowledge of the history and cultural aspects of the Whanganui River. So many stories and legends to share ...

Aroha mai, aroha atu. Love received, love returned – friendship accepted requires friendship be returned.

ANNDION LODGE

KAPITI ISLAND NATURE TOURS Waiorua Bay Käpiti Island 06 362 6606 bookings@kapitiislandnaturetours.co.nz www.kapitiislandnaturetours.co.nz

Kapiti Island Nature Tours offer a unique opportunity to experience New Zealand’s most highly endangered wildlife in a completely natural setting. Käpiti Island is a predator-free nature reserve, where visitors can get up-close and personal with native birds such as the käkä, tieke, kiwi, kererü and käkäriki. Käpiti Island Nature Tours offer guided walks with interpretation on flora and fauna and Mäori culture.

REVOLUTION AOTEAROA North City Plaza, Ground Level 2 Titahi Bay Rd Porirua 021 064 2246 info@revolutionaotearoa.com www.revolutionaotearoa.com

The REVOLUTION AOTEAROA design store stocks a range of Mäori-inspired art including canvas prints, glassware, homeware and other items – all designed by Mäori artist, Wiremu Barriball. We are the only New Zealand stockists of the award-winning and internationally acclaimed ‘Tüake’ line by Barriball, which consists of Mäori-designed shoes, sunglasses and sportswear.

HOIHO / YELLOW-EYED PENGUIN One of the world’s rarest penguins, it’s named ‘hoiho’ from its call. Found in the South Island and subantarctic islands, it breeds in coastal forest.

TARANAKI TO WELLINGTON

MOKO AKE

MAORI ARTS GALLERY

11 Jillett Street Titahi Bay, Wellington 027 408 3928 mokoake@gmail.com www.tamokoake.wordpress.com

BoatShed #2 Waterfront Walkway Frank Kitts Park Wellington 04 938 9898 greenstone.jade@paradise.net.nz www.maoriartsgallery.com

Photo: Norm Heke, Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand

The Moko Ake Studio is a tä moko (Mäori tattoo) business run under the guidance of töhunga (expert) tä moko artist Mark Kopua. Mark and his tauira (apprentice) Taryn Beri also frequently travel around Aotearoa New Zealand and the globe. So wherever you are, please contact us if you want culturally authentic, aesthetically beautiful tä moko/kirituhi/Mäori tattoo. Moko Ake Studio also stocks a small range of limited-edition clothing, jewellery, art prints and original art work.

The Maori Arts Gallery provides a unique range of traditional and contemporary Mäori crafts made from jade, shell, flax, wood and bone. Gifts include Mäori carving, cloaks and framed art. We cater for all your special New Zealand gifts, and we offer affordable prices. We also provide you with a free copy of our ‘Kaupapa’ card that explains the meaning behind each purchase. It is a memento to help you understand and take pride in your special New Zealand gift.

THE HETET GALLERY

IWI ART 19 Tory St Wellington 04 803 3254 tia@iwiart.co.nz www.iwiart.co.nz

58 Guthrie Street Lower Hutt 04 589 5165 hetetgallery@gmail.com www.hetetgallery.co.nz

The Hetet Gallery is about sharing the legacy - an enduring thread woven over time passed down through generations. Stories told through Mäori carving and weaving in traditional and contemporary forms. The Hetet Gallery features Mäori artwork from the Hetet Studios, alongside works by other outstanding artists. The Hetet Gallery, Studios, Collection Room and the Tiki Lounge Cafe are nestled in the tribal village of Waiwhetu, just 20 minutes from Wellington CBD.

ATAAHUA DAY BEAUTY SPA 44 Victoria St Alicetown Lower Hutt 04 939 9203 info@ataahuadayspa.co.nz www.ataahuadayspa.co.nz

Ataahua Day Beauty Spa delivers beauty therapy, massage, spa treatments, manicures, pedicures, make-up, waxing, electrolysis, lashes, wraps, packages and tinting.

Ko Hawaiki te pü o ngä mea katoa. Hawaiki – the origin of all things.

Iwi Art is a Mäori owned and operated art gallery and retail store, specialising in high-quality Mäori art and New Zealand design. We represent some of New Zealand’s leading contemporary and traditional Mäori artists, with works presented through our retail space and in bi-monthly curated exhibitions. Come and view our extensive range of artworks alongside the finest jewellery, weavings, carvings, giftware and ornamental pieces.

KURA GALLERY 19 Allen Street (Courtenay Quarter) Te Aro Wellington 04 802 4934 info@kuragallery.co.nz www.kuragallery.co.nz

TAKAHË A solitary bird, weighing up to 3 kg, also known as the hermit (moho). Its cry is like two pieces of greenstone struck together.

TARANAKI TO WELLINGTON

THE SOUTH ISLAND

GROOM BARBER STYLIST 306 Tinakori Road 274 Cuba Street Thorndon Te Aro 04 472 5605 04 385 3285

The South Island, Stewart Island and Chatham Islands

21 Oates Street Stokes Valley groom@groombarbers www.groombarbers.co.nz

I’ve been in the haircutting industry for 20 years as both a hairdresser and a barber. I love to cut and I love to talk (and I’m really good at both).

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KARAKA CAF É Te Raukura – Te Wharewaka o Poneke Taranaki Wharf Wellington Waterfront 04 916 8369 bookings@karakacafe.co.nz www.wharewakaoponeke.co.nz/karaka-cafe

Karaka Café is located in Te Raukura – Te Wharewaka (the Wellington Wharewaka). Our talented chefs work with fresh produce and ingredients to provide a wide range of menu choices, including Mäori-inspired options. The name ‘Karaka’ was offered to us by our kaumätua (elder) Sam Jackson. The karaka grove brings with it a connection to the story of our ancestors. It is said that Mäori bought the karaka seed on waka as they travelled to settle in Aotearoa.

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Punakaiki

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Greymouth Hokitika

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Harihari

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Franz Josef

Haast Lake Tekapo Twizel

Arrowtown

Queenstown

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Kaikoura Hanmer Springs

Arthur’s Pass

Cheviot

Christchurch

Rolleston Ashburton Fairlie

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Akaroa

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Ranfurly Oamaru

Alexandra Palmerston

Te Anau Lumsden Gore

Bluff Stewart Island

Dunedin

Mosgiel

Balclutha

Riverton

Charleston

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Wanaka

A cafe, restaurant and bar featuring Pacific-rim and New Zealand influences. With a menu featuring prime New Zealand meats, local seafood and award-winning New Zealand wines and local beers, The Cheeky Pipi offers a good taste of modern New Zealand cuisine in a relaxed ambience in the suburb of Island Bay 10 minutes from the central city. Open seven days from midday until late (except dinner on Mondays), The Cheeky Pipi offers a roast dinner package from 5pm on Sundays. Full liquor licence. Also, ‘BYO’ (bring your own choice of wine or beer) Monday–Thursday.

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THE CHEEKY PIPI 163 The Parade Island Bay Wellington 04 383 8260 thecheekypipi@gmail.com www.thecheekypipi.co.nz

Nelson Richmond

Milton

Invercargill

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Dart River Jet Safaris Kiwi Haka Queenstown Wine Trail Toi o Tahuna Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels Fiordland Cruises

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Kaikoura: Canterbury. Photo: New Zealand Mäori Tourism

The South Island, Stewart Island and Chatham Islands Te Waipounamu, Rakiura and Rekohu / Te Wharekauri

The jagged edges of the broken vessel make up the mountainous spine of the South Island (Te Waka a Mäui). The intricate inlets of Fiordland form the sternpost, and Stewart Island is the stone anchor.

Nelson–Marlborough – The prow of the canoe

Aoraki, eldest son of the Sky father Rakinui (southern dialect for Ranginui) travelled with his brothers in the canoe Te Waka o Aoraki to visit their stepmother, Papatüänuku, the Earth mother.

The top of the South Island of New Zealand is the prow of Mäui’s canoe. Mäui’s right foot was braced at Arapaoa in Tötaranui (the Marlborough Sounds) and as he drew the great fish – the North Island – from beneath the waves, the fish smashed part of the prow. The islands of the Marlborough Sounds were thus created, scattered amongst the bays and inlets of the prow. His left foot was placed at Onetähua, and as he strained to raise the fish, his foot pushed the sand into the great dunes of Te Matau, the Farewell Spit. Mäui warned his brothers not to divide the fish until they had made offerings and prayers to the gods, but they ignored him and began to slice off great chunks of flesh. The fish began to thrash once more, hence the unevenness of the land today, and the canoe was upturned in the struggle. 68

However, there are other stories to be found in the South Island too.

The Southern Alps – Kä Tiritiri o Te Moana

Before returning home to their father’s domain, Aoraki said a karakia (prayer) to enable their safe journey. In a spoken, chanted and sung culture where accurate repetition was vital (there was no written holy text to read from), Aoraki made a mistake. His waka would not return to the heavens. The southern wind howled and screamed and the seas became mountainous. The waka capsized. The brothers climbed onto the vast hull of their upturned canoe, Te Waka o Aoraki – the South Island. Eons passed. Their hair whitened, their flesh and bones turned to stone, and they became a great mountain range, Kä Tiritiri o Te Moana (the Southern Alps), with the face of sacred Aoraki rising above all.

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The Southern Lakes The giant ancestor Räkaihautü smashed out the South Island’s mountain lakes with his kö (digging stick). He began journeying south from Nelson, following Kä Tiritiri o Te Moana (the Southern Alps). He dug out many lakes – including Rotoiti, Takapö (Tekapo), Pükaki, Wänaka and Wakatipu – all became sources of food for his descendants.

General Information The South Island is referred to by various names: Te Waka a Mäui (Mäui’s canoe), Te Waipounamu (waters of greenstone) or Te Wähi Pounamu (the place where greenstone can be found), or Te Waka o Aoraki. Mäori from the top of the South Island were the first to encounter Europeans, when Abel Tasman stopped there in 1642. There are various iwi within Te Tau Ihu, and farther south Ngäi Tahu is an influential part of the South Island’s political and commercial environment. You’ll find many different things to do in the South Island. Visitors are drawn to the incredible natural diversity which features golden beaches in the north, fiords, rugged coastlines, snow fields, mountains, national parks and lakes. Activities in this region are often centred on these natural resources, including walking, skiing, kayaking and hiking. Separated from the South Island by Foveaux Strait, Stewart Island, known to Mäori as Rakiura, is New Zealand’s third largest Island. It is sometimes said to be the anchor of Mäui’s waka. It is surrounded by smaller islands and has large tracts of native wilderness and birdlife. Chatham Island and Pitt Island lie 800 km east of New Zealand, and feature rugged landscapes, sand dunes and native wildlife. Moriori are the indigenous people here, calling the islands Rekohu and Rangiaotea respectively. Moriori tradition holds that people were present from the earliest times. Research indicates Moriori arrived from New Zealand at about 1500, but developed a distinct culture thereafter. Some of New Zealand’s leading Mäori tourism experiences can be found in the South Island. Watch the majesty of the sperm whales, view great cultural performances and interact with local Mäori in Christchurch, go on a jet boat ride, or take a guided tour of beautiful Stewart Island. 70

Abel Tasman National Park: Nelson. Photo: Tourism New Zealand

Kaikoura: Canterbury. Photo: New Zealand Mäori Tourism

THE SOUTH ISLAND

ABEL TASMAN KAYAKING

MAORI EXPERIENCES 120 Aerodrome Rd Blenheim 027 578 9256 kiley@maoriexperiences.com www.maoriexperiences.com

Main Rd RD 2 Marahau Abel Tasman National Park 03 527 8022 info@abeltasmankayaks.co.nz www.abeltasmankayaks.co.nz

Have the ultimate sea kayaking experience in the Abel Tasman National Park with the park’s first sea kayak company – Abel Tasman Kayaks. We offer diverse guided tours to suit your time and interests, designed to showcase the scenery and bring our interpretation of geography, Mäori and European settlement, marine life, fauna and native bush to life. Along the way you will meet new friends and experience the essence of freedom and the true ‘wairua’ spirit of New Zealand.

TEKIHI TOURS NZ

Maori Experiences specialises in Mäori cultural tours in Marlborough which will introduce you to local Mäori history, art and food, and beautiful living landscapes. We will share with you the history of our past while showcasing Mäori as a living culture. Tours include marae visits and tailor-made packages. Our tours are fun, educational and a true cultural exchange. Come and feel the warmth of Mäori hospitality.

MAORI TOURS KAIKOURA

292 Howard Valley Rd RD 2 Nelson 03 539 4896 jennifer@tekihtours.co.nz www.tekihitours.co.nz

Customised private tours of New Zealand’s South Island offering luxury and flexibility to our international and domestic clients. Our ‘off the beaten track’ itineraries provide for a unique world-class experience of New Zealand and have a strong focus on ecotourism, heritage and culture. We work together with select Mäori tourism ventures throughout the South Island to express New Zealand’s special cultural heritage as it is today.

SHARK NETT GALLERY

The Shark Nett Gallery contains the world’s largest private collection of contemporary and traditional Mäori carvings. Learn the fascinating stories and history told through the carvings from the Rangitäne iwi (tribe) in the Marlborough Sounds. Enjoy a relaxed and accessible Mäori art experience in our gallery. Your hosts practise manaakitanga – the spirit of hospitality – to ensure the comfort of your experience.

Tätau, tätau ë. All for one, and one for all.

We offer meaningful experiences specially designed to give you insight and understanding of Mäori people, our way of life, and spiritual connections to the natural world. Our half-day tour offers a combination of laughter, learning and storytelling with hands-on activities and a bushwalk to discover traditional uses of trees and plants as food and medicine. Come ‘Stand in the Heart of the Day’ with us, as we share with you more than 800 years of unbroken family history and tradition in Kaiköura.

98 129 Queen Charlotte Dr Havelock RD 1 Picton 03 574 2877 admin@sharknett.co.nz www.sharknett.co.nz

Churchill St Kaiköura 03 319 5567 info@maoritours.co.nz www.maoritours.co.nz

WHALE WATCH Railway Station Rd Kaiköura 03 319 6767 res@whalewatch.co.nz www.whalewatch.co.nz

Whale Watch is New Zealand’s only marine-based whale watching company offering visitors an exciting up-close encounter with the giant sperm whale at all times of the year. Whale Watch scheduled tours operate daily. Our 95% success rate means we guarantee an 80% refund if your tour does not see a whale. Whale Watch tours are extremely popular, so we advise you to book early.

ÏNANGA / WHITEBAIT A delicacy, these small fish are netted as they swim upstream from the coast, travelling to lakes and wetlands.

THE SOUTH ISLAND

MIHAROTIA B&B

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FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER GUIDES

274 Scarborough St Kaiköura 03 319 7497 bestviewsmiharotia@xtra.co.nz www.miharotia.co.nz

Miharotia House is an architecturally designed and decorated luxury bed and breakfast, nestled on the peninsula and overlooking the tourist mecca of New Zealand – Kaiköura. Meticulously designed to capture the panoramic 180 degree views, it incorporates recycled New Zealand rimu timber from the original house. You will enjoy the attention to detail in this superb home, from the spiral wooden staircase to the curved windows in the dining room.

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KO TANE THE MAORI EXPERIENCE

State Highway 6 Main Rd Franz Josef Glacier 03 752 0763 walks@franzjosefglacier.com www.franzjosefglacier.com

Franz Josef Glacier Guides gives you the opportunity to experience the most spectacular glacier environment available to the general public anywhere in the world, offering a range of glacier hiking tours to suit all levels of fitness and ability. The ultimate New Zealand adventure tour.

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TE ANA NGAI TAHU ROCK ART CENTRE

60 Hussey Rd Harewood Christchurch 03 359 6226 dave.brennan@paradise.net.nz www.kotane.co.nz

Ko Tane at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Christchurch where Mäori culture and conservation meet to give a unique glimpse into the way of life of the South Island Ngäi Tahu Mäori people before the arrival of Europeans. Experience the thrill of the wero, the traditional challenge to visitors, as you are brought into the sacred precinct of Täne, Mäori god of the forests.

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AWATUNA HOMESTEAD 9 Stafford Rd Awatuna RD 2 Hokitika 03 755 6834 rest@awatunahomestead.co.nz www.awatunahomestead.co.nz

Classic country hosted B&B. Qualmark 4-Star plus property with Qualmark EnviroGold status. Near Greymouth and Hokitika on SH 6. Two hours to the glaciers, 1.5 hours to the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, 3.5 hours to Christchurch. Contains three luxurious ensuite bedrooms, one 2-bedroom self-contained apartment in the homestead complex (B&B or self-contained, sleeps 5). A coastal retreat 10 minutes drive to town. Al fresco dining available by arrangement. Mäori cultural storytelling if requested. Organic gardens supply the homestead. Two dogs on site.

Mä muri, ka tika a mua. The front of the house only stands if the back of the house is attended to.

2 George St Timaru 03 687 7372 office@teana.co.nz www.teana.co.nz

Te Ana explores the rich manawhenua (local) history of the Aoraki region, in particular its many ancient Mäori rock art sites. At Te Ana Rock Art Centre, our local Ngäi Tahu guides share the traditions of their ancestors in a world-class cultural centre housing the most significant collection of Mäori rock art in New Zealand. On Te Ana Rock Art tours, our guides visit a group of iconic rock art sites, sharing the stories of the living landscapes with their guests.

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HOLLYFORD TRACK Hollyford Valley Fiordland 03 442 3000 info@hollyfordtrack.co.nz www.hollyfordtrack.com

Located in Fiordland National Park, the Hollyford Track experience is one of the greatest guided walks in New Zealand. Explore inspiring scenery largely untouched for thousands of years, from the mountains of the majestic Southern Alps, ancient native rainforest, pristine rivers and lakes to the sand dunes, reefs and surf of the rugged West Coast.

KEA This endangered mountain parrot is a prankster – unguarded packs, boots, and even windscreen wiper blades are at risk from its powerful beak and claws.

THE SOUTH ISLAND

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WANAKA RIVER JOURNEYS

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KIWI HAKA

99 Ardmore St Wanaka 03 443 4416 info@wanakariverjourneys.co.nz www.wanakariverjourneys.co.nz

Wanaka River Journeys is a half-day wilderness jet boating adventure on the Matukituki River beneath spectacular views of Mount Aspiring and her glaciers. Feel the breeze in your hair on board our purpose-built jet boats as you wind your way past towering mountains, waterfalls and the unique landscapes featured in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

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SOUTH ISLAND OUTFITTERS

Skyline Queenstown Brecon St Queenstown 03 441 0101 kiwihaka@xtra.co.nz www.skyline.co.nz/queenstown/ kiwihaka

Journey through the mythical legends and step into the world of Mäori. Feel the spirit of our proud history celebrated in traditional song and dance. Experience the fearsome haka and the stunning poi display. A unique live show performed by Queenstown’s leading kapa haka (performance) group.

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QUEENSTOWN WINE TRAIL

58b Coll Street Glenorchy 021 228 3473 henare@sionz.co www.sionz.co

South Island Outfitters New Zealand operate a high-end guiding service specialising in helicopter-accessed locations in the lower half of the South Island. Our aim is to give our clients an authentic experience. Specialists in customising adventures based around hunting, fishing, heli-skiing, Fiordland expeditions, high country station experiences, and property and business investment. We strive to retain the core elements of authenticity and the cultural integrity of our country.

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DART RIVER JET SAFARIS Corner Camp & Shotover Streets Queenstown 03 442 9992 info@dartriverjetsafaris.co.nz www.dartriver.co.nz

Queenstown’s Dart River Jet Safaris is a unique combination of breathtaking ‘world heritage’ scenery, exhilarating wilderness jet boating, Mäori heritage and inspiring adventure. It provides everything that makes New Zealand an exceptional destination.

160 Gorge Rd Queenstown 03 441 3990 info@queenstownwinetrail.co.nz www.queenstownwinetrail.co.nz

Queenstown Wine Trail, making wine personal. Join Queenstown’s original wine tour for a fun, friendly and personalised afternoon out, tasting wines from the world-renowned Central Otago wine region. Whether your palate is well-developed or simply enthusiastic, as long as you love wine, our tours will delight. Operating throughout the year we offer half-day wine tours – either with or without winery lunch. All wine tasting included.

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TOI O TAHUNA 11 Church Lane Queenstown 03 409 0787 info@toi.co.nz www.toi.co.nz

Toi o Tahuna, established in 2004, is based on the premise of supporting and promoting contemporary Mäori art practice. The gallery is for visitors to engage with Mäori art, and for the gallery to play its part in the evolution of identity both in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond its borders as part of the Asia Pacific region.

KIWI Our national symbol, the feathers of the kiwi were woven into rare and precious cloaks used in ceremonial occasions.

THE SOUTH ISLAND

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TE ANAU LAKEVIEW HOLIDAY PARK & MOTELS

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77 Manapouri–Te Anau Highway Te Anau 03 249 7457 danica@teanau.info www.teanau.info

Haere mai. We invite you to experience Fiordland from our spacious lakeside holiday park. Our quiet, established park has amazing lake and mountain views, large children’s play area, BBQs, picnic tables, Sky TV lounge, IAC wireless internet, laundries, sauna/spa bath, communal bathrooms and kitchens. Accommodation includes brand-new ’Marakura’ lakefront apartments, self-contained one or two bedroom tourist flats, motels, one or two bedroom ensuites, basic cabins, powered and non-powered sites.

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FIORDLAND CRUISES

Each day during the summer we visit Doubtful Sound taking up to 12 passengers on a personalised overnight journey, sightseeing and exploring its history and splendor. We pause at many features for photographs and to savour the spectacular scenery and wildlife. Activities onboard can include fishing, kayaking, mammal watching, and stargazing on clear evenings. Each private cabin onboard has an ensuite bathroom and double or twin beds. You’ll also enjoy the included tasty picnic lunch, evening meal and breakfast.

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22 Tay Street Invercargill 0800 829254 janine@southernaqua.co.nz www.tawakidive.co.nz

Come experience the beautiful fiords. Either get picked-up outside your accommodation in Te Anau or meet us in Milford Sound. Go diving or snorkelling below the waterline, or soak up the beauty that Milford Sound has to offer above water. Meet our staff, who have a wealth of knowledge about the area. If you are a diver, you can experience the freshwater on top of the saltwater, which tricks fish into coming up higher towards the surface – you may see some species you usually would not. So call us and book.

115 77 Manapouri–Te Anau Highway Te Anau 0800 483 262 res@doubtfulsound.com www.doubtfulsound.com

TAWAKI ADVENTURES

ULVA’S GUIDED WALKS Ulva Island Stewart Island 03 219 1216 info@ulva.co.nz www.ulva.co.nz

Explore Ulva Island with Ulva’s Guided Walks on Stewart Island, New Zealand. Ulva’s Guided Walks was named by the owner, Ulva Goodwillie – who just happens to be named after the island. Ulva is a direct descendant of the first Mäori of Stewart Island, and is passionate and very knowledgeable about this special place. Ulva and her team of local guides would love to share this experience with you.

SOUTHERN AQUA ADVENTURES 22 Tay Street Invercargill 0800 829 254 janine@southeraqua.co.nz www.southernaqua.co.nz

Southern Aqua Adventures has shark cage diving and sightseeing at Stewart Island. This ‘rush’ of an experience really is once-in-a lifetime for thrill seekers. You can depart from Bluff and drop at Stewart Island, or pick up at Stewart Island and come back to Bluff. St Clair Beach: Dunedin. Photo: Adam Errington

Te toto o te tangata, he kai; te oranga o te tangata, he whenua. Whilst food provides for our blood, it is from the land that our sustenance is provided.

HEI TIKI Tiki, for some, was the first human. For many, tiki was the origin of sexuality. A hei tiki, a representation of tiki, is worn on a cord around the neck.

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Acknowledgements – Ngä Mihi The Discover Mäori guide was developed in collaboration by Te Puni Kökiri - the Ministry of Mäori Development, Poutama Trust, New Zealand Mäori Tourism and i-SITE New Zealand. The guide is a companion resource to Poutama Trust’s Indigenous New Zealand website; both aim to provide information for visitors on Mäori tourism and retail businesses.

HAERE RÄ FAREWELL

Discover Mäori seeks to emphasise the diversity of Mäori tourism options available across New Zealand, help travellers experience authentic and unique experiences and create lasting memories. The following organisations and people contributed to the development of this guide: Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development; Tourism New Zealand; REAL Festival New Zealand; Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand; Air New Zealand; Tai Tokerau Mäori Tourism; Mäori in Tourism Rotorua; Keith Henry and Aboriginal Tourism British Columbia; Tewanee Joseph and the Four Host First Nations; Tim and Billy Mulcare; and Taiamai Tours Heritage Journeys.

Poutama is a charitable trust established to provide business development services for Mäori. Poutama strives to create an environment for successful business ventures and economic growth for Mäori. Poutama is a nationwide organisation that works across all sectors and industries Mäori businesses are involved in and has been servicing Mäori business for over 20 years. New Zealand Mäori Tourism (NZMT) is a nation-wide Mäori tourism organisation which provides a collective voice for Mäori tourism operators, many of whom are small businesses. NZMT advocates on behalf of Mäori operators to organisations that can assist, and provides strategic advice to government and other organisations on issues relating to Mäori tourism. i-SITE New Zealand is New Zealand’s official Visitor Information Network. Every person who works at an i-SITE is a local travel expert for their home town. They will help you to find quality activities, attractions, accommodation, transport and more. There are nearly 90 i-SITE Visitor Centres around New Zealand, providing international visitors, domestic travellers and locals with up-to-date information and a New Zealand-wide booking service for activities, attractions, accommodation and transport. Some i-SITEs staff have specialist training and knowledge on Mäori tourism activities. ISBN: 978-0-478-34518-6

Mt Maunganui. Photo: Adam Errington

Te Puni Kökiri, the Ministry for Mäori Development, is the only government department in New Zealand that is solely focused on Mäori. Te Puni Kökiri (TPK) is the New Zealand government’s principal advisor on Crown-Mäori relationships. TPK leads Mäori Public Policy and advises on policy affecting Mäori wellbeing. TPK monitor policy and legislation, and provide government with high quality policy advice.

Rere atu taku manu, ka hoki mai anö Go forth my treasured bird, return again in your own time

Disclaimer: This publication is a collaborative project between Te Puni Kökiri, Poutama Trust, NZ Mäori Tourism and i-SITE New Zealand (“the organisations”). The Discover Mäori publication is intended to guide visitors and tourists to Mäori Tourism operators and retailers. While every care has been taken in the preparation of this publication, the organisations do not accept any responsibility or liability, whether in contract or in tort (including negligence) or otherwise, for anything done or not done by any person in reliance, whether wholly or partially, on any of the contents of this publication. In no event will the organisations be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from engagement with Mäori Tourism operators promoted in this publication. The organisations make no representations or warranties of any kind express or implied about the reliability, suitability or availability of the Mäori Tourism operators and retailers or their information, products or services. The maps which feature in this publication are for general information purposes only.

Te Ira Tangata – Life Quality. This design draws on the Ngaru-köwhaiwhai pattern of the Te Puni Kökiri logo. This aquatic pattern symbolises energy through the smooth parting of the waves as the waka surges forward.