What are their stories

He aha te mea nui o te ao
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata

What is the most important thing in the world?
It is the people, it is the people, it is the people

On this page you can explore the interviews that our kaumaatua have shared with us. These small clips give us an insight into what it was like growing up as Ngaati Wairere and Maaori in Aotearoa.

Our hope is that you are able to see through the eyes of our elders and have a greater understanding of the history that is gifted to us.

Confiscation

Confiscation

Listen to the kaumatua of Ngaati Wairere talk of land confiscation. In these interviews the kaumatua talk about their experiences growing up and discusses the impacts of land confiscation on their whaanau and iwi.

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Kiingitanga

Kiingitanga

Listen to the kaumatua of Ngaati Wairere talk about the Kiingitanga movement.

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Whaanau Life And Mahi

Whaanau Life And Mahi

Listen to Ngaati Wairere kaumatua talk about growing up Ngaati Wairere

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He Maimai Aroha Moteatea naa kiingi Taawhiao

He Maimai Aroha Moteatea naa kiingi Taawhiao

It is a waiata that marks historical tribal loss and strength. It remembers and honors the tupuna strength Wairere continues to uphold.

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Aspirations

Aspirations

Listen to the wisdom of the Ngaati Wairere elders as they share their aspirations for both the land and their community.

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Ngaati Wairere Koorero

Ngaati Wairere Koorero

Watch these videos featuring the kaumatua of Ngaati Wairere as they share stories and insights related to Ngaati Wairere.

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