Ngāti Porou is a Māoriiwi traditionally located in the East Cape and Gisborne regions of the North Island of New Zealand. Ngāti Porou has the second-largest affiliation of any iwi in New Zealand, with 71,910 registered members in 2006. The traditional tribal boundary of Ngāti Porou extends from Pōtikirua in the north to Te Toka-a-Taiau (a rock that used to sit in the mouth of Gisborne harbour) in the south.
Geographical landmarks
Mt Hikurangi features prominently in Ngāti Porou traditions as a symbol of endurance and strength, and holds tapu status. In these traditions, Hikurangi is often personified. Ngāti Porou traditions indicate that Hikurangi was the first point to surface when Māui fished up the North Island from beneath the ocean. His canoe, the Nuku-tai-memeha, is said to have been wrecked there. The Waiapu River also features in Ngāti Porou traditions.
History
Early history
Ngāti Porou takes its name from the ancestor Porourangi (also known as Porou Ariki).
He was a direct descendant of Toi-kai-rākau, who is also regarded as a prominent ancestor of Ngāti Porou. Other ancestors include Māui, accredited in oral tradition with raising the North Island from the sea, and Paikea, the whale rider. Although Ngāti Porou claim the Nukutaimemeha as their foundation canoe, many Ngāti Porou ancestors arrived on different canoes, including Horouta, Tākitimu and Tereanini. The descendants of Porourangi and Toi formed groups that spread across the East Cape through conquest and through strategic marriage alliances.
Ngati Porou Rugby League wrapped up the Aotearoa NZ Māori Rugby League Tuakana tournament with a stirring haka for their whanau and friends
published: 26 Oct 2023
Ngāti Porou on what makes them different to other iwi
"The way they walk, their talk, their cheek and rugged manner." People of Ngāti Porou share what distinguishes them from other iwi.
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22 kaikōrero (speakers) of the Ngāti Porou dialect are interviewed as part of the second season of ‘He Aha To Say?’, a series produced by Radio Ngāti Porou and co-published by Re:.
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published: 22 Oct 2020
Paikea - Ngāti Porou
Supported by Te Mātāwai – Kia ūkaipō anō te reo
key words: moteatea, waiata, iwi anthems
published: 27 Nov 2018
Ngāti Porou East Coast celebrate 100 years
Sky TV ventured to Ruatoria to catch up on all the centenary celebrations for Ngāti Porou East Coast.
published: 08 Jun 2021
Ma'a Nonu plays for Ngāti Porou East Coast
Ngāti Porou East Coast fans flocked to Whakarua Park in Ruatōria to catch a glimpse of legendary All Black Ma'a Nonu as they took on Buller in Week Five of the Bunnings Heartland Championship.
Credit: Sky Sport NZ
published: 19 Oct 2021
Ngāti Porou East Coast rugby fans turn out for first post-Covid hit out
Ngāti Porou East Coast’s rugby competition finally kicked off over the weekend. Locals turned out to have a good catch up with whānau and friends while watching their favourite sport. Irena Smith has the story.
published: 06 Jul 2020
11 people from Ngāti Porou share their views on cannabis
Kaikōrero (speakers) of the Ngāti Porou dialect share what they think about tarutaru (cannabis).
Filmed in Ruatorea on the East Coast of the North Island, ‘He Aha To Say?’ is a series produced by Radio Ngāti Porou.
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published: 13 Oct 2020
HIGHLIGHTS: Ngāti Porou East Coast v Poverty Bay (Heartland Championship 2023)
Ngāti Porou East Coast and Poverty Bay square off in Ruatoria with the Bill Osborne Taonga on the line!
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"The way they walk, their talk, their cheek and rugged manner." People of Ngāti Porou share what distinguishes them from other iwi.
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"The way they walk, their talk, their cheek and rugged manner." People of Ngāti Porou share what distinguishes them from other iwi.
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22 kaikōrero (speakers) of the Ngāti Porou dialect are interviewed as part of the second season of ‘He Aha To Say?’, a series produced by Radio Ngāti Porou and co-published by Re:.
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"The way they walk, their talk, their cheek and rugged manner." People of Ngāti Porou share what distinguishes them from other iwi.
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22 kaikōrero (speakers) of the Ngāti Porou dialect are interviewed as part of the second season of ‘He Aha To Say?’, a series produced by Radio Ngāti Porou and co-published by Re:.
Re: makes videos, articles and podcasts about the things that matter to young people in Aotearoa. Check out: https://www.renews.co.nz/
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Ngāti Porou East Coast fans flocked to Whakarua Park in Ruatōria to catch a glimpse of legendary All Black Ma'a Nonu as they took on Buller in Week Five of the ...
Ngāti Porou East Coast fans flocked to Whakarua Park in Ruatōria to catch a glimpse of legendary All Black Ma'a Nonu as they took on Buller in Week Five of the Bunnings Heartland Championship.
Credit: Sky Sport NZ
Ngāti Porou East Coast fans flocked to Whakarua Park in Ruatōria to catch a glimpse of legendary All Black Ma'a Nonu as they took on Buller in Week Five of the Bunnings Heartland Championship.
Credit: Sky Sport NZ
Ngāti Porou East Coast’s rugby competition finally kicked off over the weekend. Locals turned out to have a good catch up with whānau and friends while watching...
Ngāti Porou East Coast’s rugby competition finally kicked off over the weekend. Locals turned out to have a good catch up with whānau and friends while watching their favourite sport. Irena Smith has the story.
Ngāti Porou East Coast’s rugby competition finally kicked off over the weekend. Locals turned out to have a good catch up with whānau and friends while watching their favourite sport. Irena Smith has the story.
Kaikōrero (speakers) of the Ngāti Porou dialect share what they think about tarutaru (cannabis).
Filmed in Ruatorea on the East Coast of the North Island, ‘He ...
Kaikōrero (speakers) of the Ngāti Porou dialect share what they think about tarutaru (cannabis).
Filmed in Ruatorea on the East Coast of the North Island, ‘He Aha To Say?’ is a series produced by Radio Ngāti Porou.
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Kaikōrero (speakers) of the Ngāti Porou dialect share what they think about tarutaru (cannabis).
Filmed in Ruatorea on the East Coast of the North Island, ‘He Aha To Say?’ is a series produced by Radio Ngāti Porou.
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Ngāti Porou East Coast and Poverty Bay square off in Ruatoria with the Bill Osborne Taonga on the line!
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Ngāti Porou East Coast and Poverty Bay square off in Ruatoria with the Bill Osborne Taonga on the line!
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"The way they walk, their talk, their cheek and rugged manner." People of Ngāti Porou share what distinguishes them from other iwi.
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22 kaikōrero (speakers) of the Ngāti Porou dialect are interviewed as part of the second season of ‘He Aha To Say?’, a series produced by Radio Ngāti Porou and co-published by Re:.
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Ngāti Porou East Coast fans flocked to Whakarua Park in Ruatōria to catch a glimpse of legendary All Black Ma'a Nonu as they took on Buller in Week Five of the Bunnings Heartland Championship.
Credit: Sky Sport NZ
Ngāti Porou East Coast’s rugby competition finally kicked off over the weekend. Locals turned out to have a good catch up with whānau and friends while watching their favourite sport. Irena Smith has the story.
Kaikōrero (speakers) of the Ngāti Porou dialect share what they think about tarutaru (cannabis).
Filmed in Ruatorea on the East Coast of the North Island, ‘He Aha To Say?’ is a series produced by Radio Ngāti Porou.
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Ngāti Porou East Coast and Poverty Bay square off in Ruatoria with the Bill Osborne Taonga on the line!
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Ngāti Porou is a Māoriiwi traditionally located in the East Cape and Gisborne regions of the North Island of New Zealand. Ngāti Porou has the second-largest affiliation of any iwi in New Zealand, with 71,910 registered members in 2006. The traditional tribal boundary of Ngāti Porou extends from Pōtikirua in the north to Te Toka-a-Taiau (a rock that used to sit in the mouth of Gisborne harbour) in the south.
Geographical landmarks
Mt Hikurangi features prominently in Ngāti Porou traditions as a symbol of endurance and strength, and holds tapu status. In these traditions, Hikurangi is often personified. Ngāti Porou traditions indicate that Hikurangi was the first point to surface when Māui fished up the North Island from beneath the ocean. His canoe, the Nuku-tai-memeha, is said to have been wrecked there. The Waiapu River also features in Ngāti Porou traditions.
History
Early history
Ngāti Porou takes its name from the ancestor Porourangi (also known as Porou Ariki).
He was a direct descendant of Toi-kai-rākau, who is also regarded as a prominent ancestor of Ngāti Porou. Other ancestors include Māui, accredited in oral tradition with raising the North Island from the sea, and Paikea, the whale rider. Although Ngāti Porou claim the Nukutaimemeha as their foundation canoe, many Ngāti Porou ancestors arrived on different canoes, including Horouta, Tākitimu and Tereanini. The descendants of Porourangi and Toi formed groups that spread across the East Cape through conquest and through strategic marriage alliances.