About us
Get to know our history, our whenua, and the people who guide us.
Our History
Pukerangiora Hapū have deep historical connections in Taranaki, spanning centuries. Read traditional pūrākau relating to our people and learn about our ancestral ties to the whenua.
Boundaries
Pukerangiora Hapū sits along the Waitara River, with strong ties inland to the maunga and out to the sea. Our boundaries stretch from the mountain to the coast, alongside neighbouring hapū: Puketapu, Ngāti Rahiri, Ōtaraua, and Manukorihi.
Our Marae
At the heart of our hapū stands Kairau Marae. Learn more about its story or enquire about booking a visit.
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Our Pā
From the 1700s, our people lived at Pukerangiora Pā – a fortified settlement situated high on a corner of the Waitara River.
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Hapū Board
The board oversee hapū matters, guides key projects and decisions, and provides support to our people.
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