Sights & Activities

Cultural Experiences

Waka Toa Tours

Kohi & Paku Kingi

Tel 64 6 868 5425

Mobile 027 431 9249

For generations, Maori people living in the district of Te Tairawhiti North Island, New Zealand preserved the sprit 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. Fun, educational and entertaining, Waka Toa performances are an experience for people of all ages.

Let Waka Toa welcome you to our family here in Te Tairawhiti, or share our culture with you further afield.

Te Aio O Nukutaimemeha (The Peace Of Nukutaimemeha) - Traditional Waka Taua (War Canoe)

Kerry Johnston

Ph 06 867 9960 or

Mobile 021 676 910

Ngati Porou Tourism

Ruatoria

Ph 06 864 9004

Te Aio o Nukutaimemeha is a 45 metre long waka which lies at the mouth of the Waiapu River. It is still considered one of the largest Waka Taua of its kind in the world. Ten years in the making, this Taonga (treasure) belongs to the descendants of Maui-Tikitiki-a-Taranga. Te Aio o Nukutaimemeha is situated in Rangitukia on private land, and may be closed from time to time. You should therefore enquire as to the situation regarding access. Te Runanga o Ngati Porou are the custodians of the Waka. Entry fee $5 per person. History tours are available. Bookings required.

Key Contacts

Te Runanga O Turanganui A Kiwa

Ron Nepe

PO Box 847

GISBORNE

Ph 06 867 8109

Email ronald.nepe@trotak.iwi.nz

Te Runanga O Ngati Porou

Wainui Rd

GISBORNE

PO Box 394 or 195

Ph 06 867 9960

Fax 06 867 5335

A/h Ph 021 676 910

Email porou.ariki@xtra.co.nz

Website www.ngatiporou.iwi.nz

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