Roto ā Tara has important historical significance to the people of Te Whatuiapiti, Ngāti Kahungunu and Waikato-Tainui
Roto ā Tara
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Roto ā Tara has important historical significance to the people of Te Whatuiapiti, Ngāti Kahungunu and Waikato-Tainui. This application brings to life te Roto a Tara - what the lake looked like before it was drained and some of the settlements such as Kahotea Pā, situated around the lake. This app reveals in detail stories that took place at te Roto a Tara lake and the fortified pā site of the same name. Some of the stories showcased through this app are:
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Roto ā Tara has important historical significance to the people of Te Whatuiapiti, Ngāti Kahungunu and Waikato-Tainui. This application brings to life te Roto a Tara - what the lake looked like before it was drained and some of the settlements such as Kahotea Pā, situated around the lake. This app reveals in detail stories that took place at te Roto a Tara lake and the fortified pā site of the same name. Some of the stories showcased through this app are:
▪ The building of Te Whare o Mahinarangi on te Awarua ō Porirua.
▪ The love story of Te Huhuti and Te Whatuiapiti (Te Huhuti swam the lake to pursue the heart of Te Whatuiapiti).
▪ Some of the many battles in the 1800’s leading to the exile of the iwi of Ngāti Te Whatuiapiti to Nukutaurua, including Te Hapuku.
▪ Tara me te Awarua ō Porirua.
Please note that this app works best on site at Pukehou, State Highway 2, Hastings.
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