Te Kuiti – The
Convergence
Aotearoa –
Te Kuiti o nga whakaaro e
te iwi
The convergence of thoughts of the people.
Welcome to the Te Kuiti Website
Te Kuiti, (The shearing
Capital of the world) is situated 78 kms south of
Te Kuiti lies in an area known as Pukenui. The
original Te Kuiti was situated at the mouth of Mangaokewa Gorge, just
below where the
There
is a historical Marae/Maori meeting house named Tokanganui-a-Noho,
which is beautifully carved. The Marae is what is
referred to as a working Marae, which plays host to traditional and
contemporary events and activities ranging from tangi/funerals, unveilings,
weddings, birthdays diversely catering for community hui/meetings and virtually
any gathering that requires hosting.
Te Kuiti was
the head quarters for Paramount chiefs. Wahanui Huatere and Taonui, who were
instrumental in the opening up of the King Country to the railway and the North
Island Main Trunk Line.
It is also in
this area that the rebel Te Kooti fled in 1871. In return for sanctuary he
carved a taonga/gift the beautiful Marae/Meeting House which now stands at the
South End of Te Kuiti's main street opposite the
shearing statue.
To Maori Te Kooti was not a rebel but was looked upon in fact with reverence by Maori as a hero and
an example of the character of men during times of tyranny from European
settlers seeking
Te Kuiti
Japanese gardens
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Kuiti Census NZ official website