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Kaitiakitanga and the responsibilities that it entails for the rohe, the moana and the whenua are at the forefront of the uri of Te Ātiawa ki te Upoko o te Ika a Māui Pōtiki Trust and the other entities that affiliate with the Trust.

These photos, nga waiata and videos highlight all that is special about our rohe, its people and their culture.

Ka whakaatuhia enei taonga mo nga mema me nga kaipānui.

These treasures are showcased for members and readers to enjoy.

Photos (click on a photo to enlarge it)

E NGA IWI O TE MOTU NEI

In the 1800s, the prophet Te Whiti was at Parihaka. 

The Parihaka movement was underpinned by:-

• the Bible, the supreme word of God

• the poi, peace and hospitality

• the raukura three white albatross feathers denoting glory to God, peace on earth and goodwill to all men.

E ngā iwi o te motu nei 
He raukura rā tēnei 
He titia nei e Te Atiawa
I te iti, i te rahi te katoa 

E ngā iwi o te motu nei
Nohoia rā te whenua nei
Manaakitia i ngā iwi
I te iti, i te rahi te katoa 

Kua tū, kua tū, a Te Whiti
Mō runga i ana mahi pai
Mō runga i ana mahi tika
I tōna ngākau pai.

Oh people of the island 
Here is that plume 
Which is fastened to Te Atiawa 
The smallest, but greatest, of all tribes

Oh people of the island
Occupying the land here
Blessed be the people 
The smallest, but greatest, of all tribes

Hold on, hold on, to Te Whiti's way
Keep up his good work
Keep up his righteous work 
And maintain his good heartedness.

Repeat the 1st verse