Waimate council to host first meeting at marae
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Nau mai Haere Mai - Welcome to
Te Runanga o Waihao Inc
Mo to mahi i te mana mo o tatou marae
The name Waihao refers to our river, named by Rokohouia the son of Rākaihautu who were both ariki (leaders and guardians) of the waka (sailing canoe) Uruao, one of the earlier waka arrivals to Aotearoa. The river, which has its source in the inland foothills – Te Tari a Te Kaumira – is home to the hao or shortfin eel, hence the name Waihao. The hao eel was, and still is, one of the delicacies still gathered as mahinga kai by whānau from the Waihao River and its Wainono lagoon – the kete kai of local Māori.
The takiwa of Te Runanga o Waihao centres on Wainono, sharing interests with Te Runanga o Arowhenua to Waitaki, and extends inland to Omarama and the Main Divide.
Our History
Maori of the Waihao Rohe whakapapa to Waitaha, Kati Mamoe and Ngai Tahu. To these people Waihao is their turangawaewae; their home. Waitaha, itself a collection of ancient tribes, trace their lineage to the Uruao waka. Kati Mamoe who migrated from the North Island in the sixteenth century and Kai Tahu who came to Te Waipounamu in the seventeenth century whakapapa to Araiteuru and Takitimu waka.
It is through the marae that a sense of continuity with the past is achieved.
Tino mihi aroha ki a koutou te whanau o Waihao me Waitaki mo to mahi i te mana mo o tatou marae.
Register your
whakapapa
You may register as a member of the Te Runanga o Waihao Incorporated Society if you whakapapa to any of the Kaumatua listed in the 1848 census.
Our
Marae
Waihao Marae is situated just North of the Waitaki River, in the Morven district of Waimate.
Book our
facilities
Waihao Marae is available as a meeting and function venue for up to 120 people, which can include catering.
Our
History
Maori of the Waihao, whakapapa to Waitaha, Rapuwai, Hawea, Kati Mamoe and Ngai Tahu. Waihao is their turangawaewae.
What's happening in Waihao
Pānui
Kaumatua Lunch – 31st May 2018
The next Waihao Kaumatua Lunch will be held on May 31st. This will be held at the Waihao Marae from 12.30pm. Anyone wishing to attend should please: RSVP by Monday 28th May to Waihao Marae 0800 924 426
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Please clink the link below to open the article in the Ashburton Guardian. Guardian 9Apr18 Pg8
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Invite to Wainono iwi management plan workshop
Invite to Wainono iwi management plan workshop The Waihao Environmental Committee wish to invite whanau members of all ages to participate in the Wainono iwi management plan. Please share your knowledge of our takiwa, hopes and inspirations. •Date 30 June 2018 •Time 10.30am •Venue Waihao Marae Lunch to follow – to assist with catering can […]
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