NGA IWI 0 HAURAKI—THE IWI OF HAURAKI

Maru and Ngati Paoa; Ngati Tara, Ngai Tai, Ngati Pukenga ki Waiau and Ngati Porou ki Harataunga/Mataora.

They are all of Hauraki iwi status, occupying tribal land in their own right according to customary usage. They and their various hapu constitute the membership of the present Hauraki Maori Trust Board.

The Hauraki Maori Trust Board Iwi

The 12 iwi that comprise the beneficiary list of the Hauraki Maori Trust Board are:

Ngati Hako Ngati Hei Ngati Maru Ngati Paoa Patukirikiri

Ngati Porou ki Harataunga ki Mataora

Ngati Pukenga ki Waiau

Ngati Rahiri-Tumutumu

Ngai Tai

Ngati Tamatera

Ngati Tara-Tokanui

Ngati Whanaunga

There are at least 70 hapu associated with these iwi. Various lists have been published but the final word on these will be left to the respective kaumatua who give evidence before the Waitangi Tribunal.

The Hauraki Marae

Within the traditional rohe or territory of Hauraki there are 20 marae. These marae are listed below with the location of each.

Ahimia Marae   Manaia

Awataha Marae   North Shore, Auckland

Harataunga Marae   Kennedy Bay

Ko Te Roma Titi Marae   Whitianga

Matai Whetu Marae   Thames

Mataora Bay Marae   Mataora Bay

Ngahutoitoi Marae   Paeroa

Oturu Marae   Tairua

Paeahi Marae   Waitoki, Paeroa

Paoa Whanaunga Marae   Kaiaua

Piritahi Community Marae   Waiheke Island

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