“I riro mana atu, me hoki mana mai, ka ora ai a Waitaha” Helping restore the mana of our people, that we would thrive as one. About Us Ko Wai Mātou Who are we Te Kapu ō Waitaha is the PSGE (Post Settlement Governance Entity) for Waitaha Iwi. About Us Tō Mātou Whakataunga Our Settlement The Deed of Settlement was ratified by the people of Waitaha and signed on 20 September 2011 at Hei Marae in Te Puke. Learn More Waitaha Iwi Register Nau mai and welcome to the Waitaha Iwi Register where we collect and maintain the contact details for all Waitaha iwi members! Ko Ōtawa te maunga Ōtawa is the mountain Ko Te Raparapa-a-Hoe te awa Te Raparapa-a-Hoe is the river Ko Hei te tūpuna, Ko Takakōpiri te tangata Hei is the ancestor, Takakōpiri is the person Ko te pūtaratara o te tuanui Tāhuhu whakairinga kōrero The ridgepole where our stories are held Ka tū te ihiihi, Ka tū te wanawana the essence of vitality, power and presence stands Tai tū te wehi o te moana o Punga ee e Mauri The awe and power of Punga's ocean rises, behold, the life force Waitaha te iwi Waitaha is the people Te Arawa te waka Te Arawa is the canoe Quick Links | Ngā hono ā-rorohiko About Us Register Marae Bookings Grants Te Ara Taiao Events Contact Us