Nau mai, haere mai,
Whangaroa Papa Hapū was formed out of a shared desire to hold and protect the stories of our hapū and whānau. It grew from kōrero, relationships, and the coming together of people who knew that our history needed to be gathered, understood, and carried forward with care.
Between 2011 and 2018, whānau gathered evidence, researched and recorded our history, before submitting these historical claims to the Waitangi Tribunal. This marked a journey toward healing, recognition, and addressing the impacts of historical grievances experienced by our hapū and whānau.
We bring together the stories, histories, and kaupapa that have shaped our journey to this point. We share where we have come from, the work that has been carried out, and what lies ahead — so that whānau can understand, reconnect, and take part in shaping what comes next.
The focus of Whangaroa Papa Hapū is on caring for the integrity of our kōrero and supporting a hapū-led path forward, where decisions are made by hapū and guided by the collective aspirations of ngā hapū o Whangaroa.
Whangaroa Papa Hapū works toward supporting this journey, helping to ensure ngā hapū o Whangaroa are prepared and positioned to engage with the Crown for the benefit of whānau now and our mokopuna to come.
Hono Mai | about connection
Hono Mai is an invitation for hapū and whānau to stay connected and informed as work continues on kaupapa that affects ngā hapū o Whangaroa.
By registering your details, we can share updates as this work develops, including updates on Treaty settlement-related activity and other areas of importance to our hapū. This supports timely and accessible communication with whānau.
Sharing your details also helps build an accurate picture of our people. This informs planning and communication, and supports appropriate representation of hapū and whānau when engagement opportunities arise.
Registration is about connection and communication. It does not hand over authority or make decisions on behalf of hapū. Participation is entirely voluntary.
Your details will be held securely and used only to keep you informed.
Mā Wai Tēnei | about who
Registration is open to:
- whānau who affiliate to any marae or hapū within the Whangaroa rohe
- whāngai, registering on their own behalf, or by their legal Whangaroa guardian
If you prefer to simply download the registration form, your completed copy can be sent to our Kaitiaki Rēhita Whānau at admin@whangaroahapu.org.nz
If you have any questions or need support, our whānau are here to help.