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| Ngāti Raukawa | |
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| Rohe (location) | Waikato, Taupo and Manawatū/Horowhenua |
| Waka (canoe) | Tainui |
Ngāti Raukawa is a Māori iwi with traditional bases in the Waikato, Taupo and Manawatū/Horowhenua regions of New Zealand. In 2006, 29,418 Māori registered their affiliation with Ngāti Raukawa.[1]
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History
Early History
Ngāti Raukawa recognise Raukawa as their eponymous ancestor, who was descended from the settlers of the Tainui canoe. One of his descendants was Maniapoto, ancestor of the Ngāti Maniapoto iwi. Ngati Raukawa established their ancestral homeland in the Waikato region.
Southwards migration
In the early 19th century, significant numbers of Ngāti Raukawa joined travellers from Ngāti Toarangatira in a southwards migration through the North Island, which proceeded in three stages. Land was secured from Rangitīkei to Kāpiti, where a large number of pā were built and subtribes established. This brought the new settlers into conflicts with established settlements in the southern parts of the North Island.
Ngati Raukawa today
The 20th century saw Ngāti Raukawa undergo great change. After World War II, many Ngāti Raukawa left their traditional lands and migrated to cities. Starting in 1975, a determined effort was made to revitalise traditional language and establishments.
Presently, Ngāti Raukawa have established a large number of marae and other institutions, including Raukawa Marae and Te Wānanga-o-Raukawa, a centre for higher learning. Administrative organisations include the Raukawa Trust Board and Te Rūnanga o Raukawa.
See also
References
- Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal (2006-09-26). "Ngāti Raukawa". Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved on 2007-04-10.
- ^ "2006 Census – QuickStats About Māori (revised)". Statistics New Zealand (2007-04-04). Retrieved on 2007-05-25.
