| Te Raukura | |
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| Alternative names | Te Wharewaka o Poneke |
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| Location | Wellington waterfront |
| Address | Odlins Square, 15 Jervois Quay, Wellington Waterfront |
| Coordinates | 41°17′21″S 174°46′47″E / 41.28922°S 174.77975°E |
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| Architecture firm | architecture + |
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Te Raukura, otherwise known as Te Wharewaka o Poneke ("the waka house of Wellington") is a building located on Taranaki Street Wharf, Wellington waterfront, New Zealand. It houses a conference venue (whare tapere), Karaka Cafe (whare kai), and waka house.
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Being Māori in the 21st Century
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Māori in the 21st century. An open letter. Tenā koutou, te reanga o te rautau, Rua tekau ma tahi Kua hui mai nei I runga i te kaupapa o te wa Ngā āhuatanga o ēnei ra, Mo tātou, te iwi Māori But how many of you watching this understood what was just said? Are we getting ahead of ourselves? When we set down a mihi in our own language to open these proceedings? Should we just say ‘Greetings’, truncate our kauwhau down to the English which can at best only offer an approximation Of what can only be intrinsically understood When we shrug off the idea of “one nationhood” and rep our Māoritanga as a separate entity? Or is that a form of elitism that excludes the majority of our people Isolation of nearly our whole nation – because don’t They say our reo is dying? Even though we're the ones who're trying, pursuing education In a system built to serve another group in our society Dedicated to revitalisation Of what past generations have been able to hand down to us Knowing at the same time that this isn't ever all we are as a people anyway? The media are the ones who go in for the one dimensional labelling us as terrorists... Whining f@#king Mariiiz crying treaty Dole bludgers Free loaders Whichever you prefer An ounce full of alcohol abuse and a spoonful of drugs Abusing our children instead of giving them hugs. These are the shadows with which we are painted Stained and engraved, our identity in shame And do they not know how damaging this is? Perception is sometimes all our people have but they defined us not by who we are, but by what we lack. When we're All Blacks New Zealander of the Year Governor General We can all draw pride from being “wonderful Kiwis” But what if I'm a SEIG F@#KING HEIL! Crims Thieves Horis A YOOOZAAA! Are we still ‘Kiwi’s? Or are we now Maaoriizz? This is never all we are as a people. For one thing, there's the music... “Me nekeneke tāua, e tu, Hatea” “Whakaaweawe hi” ”Maumahara noa ahau" Ku ku ku kua makona, di di di haaaa Ahakoa no hea mai koe ka whawhai tonu mātou mōu And it doesn’t end there, Māori succeed in every artistic sphere And the next time someone brings up the 'whare herehere' tell them Not only are we overrepresented there, But we’re also technically overrepresented in tertiary education Because we make up 1 in 5 of all students studying somewhere this year. We are loud, proud and brown Hey bro we aren’t all brown! Still, it’s our Māoritanga that keeps us grounded And gives us strength Our parents and grandparents have walked the length of Aotearoa Mai i Te Reinga ki te Whare Mīere Fighting For the recognition of what is ours by right Te Takahi Whenua a legacy it is ours to uphold because it hasn't ended From Ngā Tama Toa to Te Takutai Moana Self-determination a guarantee Inherent to tino rangatiratanga and one which it is in our power to achieve) The way we achieve anything as a people to the highest degree. Iritana Tawhiwhirangi, Dr Lance O’Sullivan, Willie Apiata VC Our political leaders who have brought their activism to national attention in and outside the house of representatives Overcoming prejudices based not necessarily on the colour of our skin but the content of our whakapapa The idea of self-governance doesn’t scare us Even if it’s a lot to live up to… But we’re the kohanga generation the renaissance was fought with us in mind A long-term design that has shaped our inheritance of te ao Māori me ōna āhuatanga maha Informing the way we move through this world, ahakoa te aha Ā, tūturu te kōrero kua takoto te manuka ki a tātou katoa But that’s because this isn’t all we are as a people We are more Ka pū te ruha, me hao te rangatahi.
History
Te Raukura, Te Wharewaka o Pōneke is located on the Wellington waterfront, between the Civic Centre and Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa on the lagoon known as Te Whai Repo (adjacent to Frank Kitts Park). Other attractions in our immediate area are the Wellington Museum, the City Gallery, and a variety of cafes and bars.
Te Raukura is of special significance to descendants from Taranaki iwi of Te Atiawa, Taranaki, Ngati Ruanui, Ngati Tama and Ngati Mutunga. Previously the area where the building is located was harbour frontage to Te Aro Pā, one of the largest Māori communities in Wellington up until the 1880s. The building sees the re-establishment of a Māori presence on Taranaki Wharf, notably absent on the waterfront since that time.
Te Wharewaka o Pōneke was officially opened at a dawn ceremony on Waitangi Day, Sunday 6 February 2011.
The unique building design is based on a korowai (cloak), signifying mana and prestige. The korowai roofline recalls the traditional sails of the waka fleet and is home to waka (canoes). The elements of the building include whakairo or carvings and modern renditions of traditional design which transform the building symbolically into a ceremonial waka (canoe) linked to the ancestor Kupe and the voyaging traditions of the Pacific peoples. Many of these facets about the building and the landscape are conveyed in the korero (stories) as part of the waka and cultural walking tours.
Traditional waka have been reintroduced into Te Whanganui a Tara (Wellington) in recent times with the arrival of the waka taua Te Rerenga Kotare and the waka tete Te Hononga. The most recent addition to the waka fleet is Poutu, named after the late Sam Jackson (Poutu Wipa). With its fibreglass hull, Poutu will be used more regularly for the waka tours, alongside Te Hononga. Te Rerenga Kotare remains for ceremonial occasions such as Waitangi Day, ANZAC Day and Matariki. The waka were built under the guidance of Master Carver, Hector Busby and are made out of swamp kauri.
Te Rerenga Kotare
Waka taua are the largest and most elaborate of the single hull carved waka used by Māori for ceremonial engagements and in the past as war canoes. The waka taua has an elaborate carved prow called the tau ihu with a large variety of designs such as this highly stylised prow from Taranaki. The hull of the waka has been formed by a single log with the size of the waka determined by the size of the log. When the waka is used in ceremonial occasions it has two poles protruding from the prow covered with feathers called ihiihi. It has two large ‘eyes’ or karu atua through which the way ahead is viewed. The presence of a waka taua signifies self-determination, prestige and strength. The name, Te Rerenga Kōtare (flight of the kingfisher), refers to the native kingfisher, a bird that strives to complete tasks and protect its own. When the kingfisher takes flight, it is strong, balanced, focused and effortless.
The waka carries a crew of male kaihoe/paddlers of around 18-20 and is used around Te Whanganui a Tara/Wellington Harbour and at times to other places for waka regatta. For ceremonial occasions the kaihoe on the waka will wear traditional pake or raincapes which tie around the shoulders of the paddlers.
Te Hononga
'Te Hononga’ and ‘Poutu’ are waka tētēkura, or canoes that embody the hopes, dreams and aspirations of our ancestors. These waka stand as an acknowledgement of the relationship between Māori and all races, a relationship that includes and accepts all people regardless of where they originate from. As both men and women are welcome on this waka it is envisaged that the unification of people, the environment, communities and goodwill will elevate the pride and prestige of Wellington.
Waka tētēkura are multipurpose canoes used for fishing and transportation. Te Hononga is less elaborately carved than Te Rerenga Kōtare. It has a distinctive prow known as a tētē. The bow piece typically takes the form of a face with a protruding tongue. The name "Te Hononga", means to bind together and form alliances. Traditionally the main purpose of the waka tētēkura was for fishing, and as a work horse waka to transport people and goods. Nowadays it is a multipurpose waka able to be paddled by both men and women. It has a distinctive prow known as a tētē. The bow piece typically takes the form of a stylised face with a protruding tongue, described as tētē, or pakoko, by which the vessel is classified. The hiwi or hull of the waka is made from an ancient kauri tree recovered from the swamps of Te Taitokerau/Northland.
Poutu
Poutu was launched on Waitangi Day 2014 and built in remembrance of Kaumatua Sam (Poutu Wipa) Jackson. This waka is lively and a pleasure to be on board. A little more comfortable, the hull is fibreglass and has beautifully carved Ihu and Taurapa. Poutu is constructed of fibre-glass for strength, durability, lightness and for the comfort of the users. Each paddler has considerable leg-room and can be comfortably seated. This waka has buoyancy compartments through the centre of the waka and at each end which keep it afloat even if filled with water.
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This page was last edited on 28 April 2023, at 01:50