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Nga Heke

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DescriptionThe journey of our tupuna here.  The Heke represent the ancestral migrations of Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Rārua and Te Ātiawa in the 1800s.

Ko nga hekenga mai

o nga tupuna i nga tau o te tahi mano waru rau e i

[1] Te Heke Mai i Raro: - 1820.

The Migration South. Beginning in Kawhia with over 1000 tupuna. The first stage was to Taranaki. Important migration for Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Rarua, Ngāti Tama and Te Ātiawa.

[2] Te Heke Tataramoa – 1822.

The Migration of the Bramble Bush. From Kawhia to Kapiti. Named for the hardships on the journey.

[3] Te Heke Hauhaua – 1823.

The Migration of Scorn. Important migration for Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Koata and Ngāti Rarua travelling from their homelands to Kapiti and Waekanae.

[4] Te Heke Niho Puta – 1824.

The Migration of the Boars Tusk. Migration started in Waitara with many Te Ātiawa. Major battles fought and won at Patea and Waitotara.

Te Heke Niho Puta was betrayed by the Iwi Nga Rauru at a pa called Ihupuku. Pretending to offer sanctuary, they attacked the people in the night. This phrase was the signal to begin the slaughter and means, “Kua patua noatia taku niho puta mo te rurenga - My pig with tusks has long since been killed for the guests.” Most escaped and the migration continued south as far as Wellington.

“Hei aha!” A reference to the failure of Nga Rauru to defeat the Heke

[5] Te Heke Whirinui - – between 1821 – 1826. Migration of the Fine Mats. Iwi record different dates for this migration. Whirinui is a reference to the large twisted weaving on the edges of the peoples mats. Important heke for Ngāti Koata and Te Ātiawa.

[6] Te Heke Niho Mango – 1829. Te mana o te whenua!

The Migration of the Shark Teeth. Originating at Kapiti Island, the migration moved to Te Tau Ihu travelling through the Sounds, Rangitoto, Tasman Bay, Golden Bay and as far south as Okarito – half way down the West Coast of the South Island. This heke is significant as all four of the manawhenua - Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Rarua, Te Ātiawa and Ngāti Tama who occupied Te Tau Ihu from this point to today.

Aisha’s work has been a finalist in the 2022 Parkin Drawing Prize. Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier award for drawing.CreatorAisha Te MoananuiArkoDate2022Subject/KeywordArts and craftsHunga mahi toiMahi toiMotueka Public Library Ngāti RāruaPūrākauTe ĀtiawaTe Noninga Kumu

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Nga Heke - Whirinui

Nga Heke - Tataramoa

Nga Heke - Mai I Raro

Nga Heke - Hauhaua

Nga Heke - Niho Mango

Nga Heke - Niho Puta

Nga Heke

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