Te Hapua

Maori Translations

1 Te Hapua;
Te – the
Hapua – hollow like a valley
– pool, lagoon.
2 Parengarenga;
A kind of legging made of flax leaves. The  renga lily, or the place where the lily grows.
4 Kohanga Reo;
Kohanga – nest
Reo – language.
3 Marae;
Meeting Ground

General Information

1Te Hapua sits on the northern shores of the 2Parengarenga Harbour and is a small Māori ancestral settlement of the Ngati Kuri. Commercial and community activities intertwine naturally with the 3marae, church, primary school and 4Kohanga Reo.

In September 1975, Dame Whina Cooper at the age of 80 led the nationally recognised Māori Land Hikoi (march) which started from Te Hapua to the Wellington Parliament building in October 1975.

Community

The community is rich in history and tradition while possessing a strong determination to be resourceful and self sufficient. This is evident as they have had a marked increase in new homes and operate marine farms and fishing ventures.