Taneātua was the eccentric brother of Toroa - captain of the Mataatua Waka. Taneātua was also a tohunga, an adventurous explorer and a dog fancier who travelled with a big pack of kuri naming various hills, boulders and streams after his loyal companions. Tāneatua is where he left one of his beloved...

Hapū in Rūātoki and Ruatāhuna should convene their second hui to discuss, debate and nominate a candidate for the Te Uru Taumatua Board by 4 September. The Hapū Trust is responsible for supplying the Nomination Form and any supporting papers to Ruatāhuna or Rūātoki Tribal office by 7 September. All information relating to the Nomination Process can be viewed...