Ngātokimatawhaorua: The story of a waka - E-Tangata
Sep 10, 2023 · Ngātokimatawhaorua is the waka taua that sits on the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi. Built for the 1940 centennial commemoration of the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the giant …
Waka (canoe) - Wikipedia
Waka (Māori:) [1] are Māori watercraft, usually canoes ranging in size from small, unornamented canoes (waka tīwai) used for fishing and river travel to large, decorated war canoes (waka …
Te Kawau Waka - Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
Jun 23, 2024 · Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is proud to present Te Kawau, a traditional Māori waka taua (canoe). Named after the Kawau bird, known for its endurance and deep diving ability, this …
Different waka for different roles - TKI
Waka taua These were the biggest waka between 9-30 metres long and could hold 100 people. They were decorated with carvings and were often used for war. Three wooden sections were …
Ngātokimatawhaorua (2nd of 3) - Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of …
This side view of Ngātokimatawhaorua illustrates the amazing length and carrying capacity of waka taua. In tradition, when Kupe discovered New Zealand his waka was named …
Story: Waka – canoes - Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Māori built wider waka that were more stable in the water, with no outriggers. Waka taua – the largest waka. These were up to 30 metres long, and some could hold 100 people. They were …
Page 3. Waka taua - Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Waka taua were the biggest, ranging from 9 to over 30 metres long. Vessels holding up to 100 people were observed by James Cook during his voyages in the 18th century, while other …
Ngātokimatawhaorua (Waka taua) | Items | National Library of …
Paddlers are seen entering the waka taua Ngātokimatawhaorua and then the waka is seen out at sea (frames 1 to 4). Groups of spectators are viewing the celebrations from the beach (frames …
Ngatokimatawhaorua - arawai.co.nz
The waka taua Ngatokimatawhaorua (Ngā Toki) was named after the original and built for the centennial of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi held in 1940. The inspiration for its …
Ngā Toki Matawhaorua - Wikipedia
Ngā Toki Matawhaorua of Pewhairangi, often simply known as Ngā Toki, is the name of a New Zealand waka taua (large, ornately carved Māori war canoe). It is named after Matawhaorua, …