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A waiata written by four exceptional Māori Music Artists Mara TK, Ria Hall, Rākai Whauwhau and Hawkins, each with hononga to the koorero of Rangiaowhia. They had the privilege of sitting with Rangatira Tom Roa, Hazel Wander, Moepātu Borell and Bill ...
The 30-kilometre drive, on sealed roads, includes several stops with short, easy walks. The trust said the “Tuna Hikoi”, or “Eel Journey” will help families explore the district, learn about native eels and their habitats, and compete for prizes. There were two species of eel, longfin and shortfin. The tuna hold special significance for Ngāti Apakura, as kuia Hazel Wander explained. ”Apakura was a tohunga of the tuna, and so tuna are part of our identity. Paul Gay/Stuff “The wetlands are crucial for the survival of the tuna. “When the tuna are healthy, we know the wat...
Manaia and Scarlet hope the lake’s restoration will encourage more Kiwis to visit the wetland. “When I reflect back to my time when I was a young boy, there were no PlayStations, no digital devices … we would spend hours at the creek, learning about nature and ultimately about science.” Lake Rotopiko, also known as Serpentine Lakes, is next to State Highway 3, near Ōhaupō, between Hamilton and Te Awamutu. It is one of 16 significant peat lakes in the Waipā district and is now surrounded by a 3km predator-proof fence. The new pontoon and lake circuit walkway cost about $200,000,...