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Who We Are

We are Maori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

We grew up in the country, not the city and because of that we love the outdoors.

In our culture, whanau (family) is important. We have marae, which would sort of translate as a Maori Community Centre, where the whole whanau gathers for events, lasting from a few hours to days. We have a meeting house, where we all sleep in and on the floor. We always take our shoes off before entering that, or our own homes.

Our Place

Fishing from the rocks - west coast

We come from the top part of the north island and where we live, from our place it is only 5 ks from coast to coast.

The west coast is the Tasman sea and is rough. The east coast is the Pacific Ocean and is alot more calm.

At the top of the North Island, at Cape Reinga, the two seas meet.

Sunrise

Sunrise - East Coast

The east coast has harbours and spectacular sunrises.

The first photo is taken on the Parengarenga Harbour, which is the most northern harbour of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

This sunrise photo is taken at the Houhora harbour, the next one down.

Sunset

Sun Set - West Coast

The west coast has spectacular sunsets.

No one lives out right on the West coast at home as it is wild out there. All of the trees grow pointing inland, due to the constant winds coming off the sea.

Most of the West Coast at home is the 90 mile beach. This photo is taken further north of there.

Intro Updated Mar 24, 2006
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metty75 Jun 30, 2009 at 3:37 AM Report Abuse

Hi I am from Australia and coming over for the snapper classic next year. As a local I would like to ask you a question. Am I able to drive from Ahipara to Waipapakauri Beach along the beach? We were looking at renting a house in Ahipara. Thanks Chris
kiwi Feb 29, 2008 at 10:45 PM Report Abuse

Just checking in and hope the trip is going well. Been a great summer back home although farm is n drought. Raining today. keep in touch, Pam :-)
Wairau Jan 30, 2007 at 7:01 PM Report Abuse

Kia Ora Korua, nga mihi tino nui o te tau hou.Just a quick note to see how yous be.everyone back here good.Safe travels and much love to yous both, we miss you.Aroha nui Te Atawhai and Ydoe
joysweet Aug 30, 2006 at 4:51 AM Report Abuse

glad to be of help :) and hope you enjoy your philippine trip :)
monina_c Aug 29, 2006 at 5:19 PM Report Abuse

No prob. Always glad to help. I hope you do enjoy your stay here in the Philippines. :D
johnfrompalatineil Aug 24, 2006 at 4:54 PM Report Abuse

Love your home page! I dream of going to New Zealand one day. Are you Rugby fans or am I stereotyping? Enjoy your time in the Philippines. Must check out Hundred Islands, Baguio, Banaue on Luzon.
vtveen Mar 24, 2006 at 12:58 AM Report Abuse

Hi, Thanks for your comment on my Northland page. You have some amazing pictures and tips about Aupouri !!!