Matatā & Manawahē
Much of our history lies in these areas as well with Te Awa o te Atua being a landing place of the Mataatua and Te Arawa canoes.
Our tupuna, Wairaka, whom was just a girl at that time, swam in that very inlet.
Different springs and streams around the area were used for ceremonies, bathing and fresh water.
Generations later, Te Whetū-o-te-rangi lived there and had many homes along the hill tops in the area before moving on to Tauranga.
Inland, in the Manawahē area, there is a particular area called Te Tāpapatanga o Te Whetū-o-te-rangi in which he and his wives lived for some time.
This area is situated across the road from the marae of Iramoko. Those of Iramoko acknowledge their lineage to Ngāti Awa and Te Tāwera.
The People of our Nohoanga.
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