Ngāti Whakahemo have historical association with Te Arawa but their primary whakapapa is from their tipuna Maruāhaira who descends from the Tākitimu waka. Maruāhaira affiliates to Te Arawa and Mātaatua waka through his marriages.
Population: Registered members: 626 (August 2014); Projected population: 3,000
This rohe map represents the area over which Ngāti Whakahemo exercises kaitiakitanga for the purposes of the Resource Management Act 1991.
This rohe extends into the regions or districts of these local authorities:
Contact information for marae may be provided by the Representative Organisation at their discretion.
Ngāti Whakahemo does not have hapū.
Marae
Marae | Wharenui | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pukehina | Tawakemoetahanga | 1903 SH2, Pukehina |
| Te Awhe o te Rangi | Te Awhe o te Rangi | 29 Te Awhe Road, Maketū |
Iwi Representative Organisations
2 Iwi Representative Organisations:
Ngāti Whakahemo Claims Committee
Last updated: 15/06/2023
Will seek to have its mandate confirmed by iwi members to negotiate its historical Treaty of Waitangi settlement with the Crown.
Governance structure: Four representatives elected by iwi members.
Chair: Mita Ririnui
Secretary: Kura Paul-Burke
Postal Address:
1435 Oropi Road,
RD3,
Tauranga 3173.
Physical Address:
Pukehina Marae,
1903 SH2,
Pukehina.
Phone: 021 541 727
Email: mita@hotmail.co.nz
Ngāti Whakahemo Iwi Authority
Last updated: 15/06/2023
Represents Ngāti Whakahemo as an "iwi authority" for the purposes of the Resource Management Act 1991.
Legal entity: Incorporated Society
Governance structure: The Board shall be a maximum of 5 and a minimum of 4 descendant members elected by Ngāti Whakahemo descendants.
Chair: Mita Ririnui
Administration: Maureen Ua-Marsh
RMA Contact: Mita Ririnui
Postal Address:
1435 Oropi Road,
RD3,
Tauranga 3173.
Physical Address:
1435 Oropi Road,
RD3,
Tauranga.
Mobile: 021 541 727
Email: maureen@giggleseducare.co.nz
