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Abel Tasman and Māori in Golden Bay / Mohua
When the Dutch explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman sailed into Golden Bay / Mohua in 1642, a mutual cultural misunderstanding may have been one reason for the brief violent encounter...
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Stories of Tasman Bay or Te Tai-o-Aorere
1. An ancient legend - Tūtaeporoporo This story confirms that Whakatū was recognised throughout Aotearoa as an important mahinga kai (food-gathering place). *A Taniwha *Tūtaeporoporo was an enormous shark that...
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Place names of Te Tau ihu
On 1 August 2014, a number of new or altered geographic names took effect as a result of the following Treaty Claims settlements: Ngāti Apa ki...
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Horoirangi and Te Rere a Hihi
Horoirangi (the Sky Washer) is the highest point towering above two boulder banks - the southern end of the boulder bank at Rotokura (Cable Bay), and the northern...
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