Te Pakanga o Pakake
Ka tangi aroha
Tangi maioha koutou i tu ki Te Pa Tuwatawata Ko Pakake Kokiri wairua ki te kahui Ariki
Piki mai kake mai, ngā karanga hapū o Ahuriri.
This year marks the 200 year anniversary of the Battle of Te Pakake, a pivotal moment in our region’s history that occurred in 1824. This significant conflict took place at a small pa situated on an island near present-day Napier, pitting the local Ngati Kahungunu and their allies against a formidable coalition of northern tribes including Waikato, Hauraki, Ngati Raukawa, Wairarapa, Tuwharetoa and Ngā Puhi.
The battle was part of a larger series of intertribal conflicts that reshaped the North Island’s political landscape in the early 19th century. It stemmed from earlier clashes, notably the Battle of Te Roto a Tara, and was fueled by the pursuit of utu (revenge) for fallen chiefs.
Despite initial resistance, Te Pakake fell to the invading force, resulting in significant loss of life and the capture of several prominent chiefs. The aftermath of this battle led to major population shifts, with many Ngati Kahungunu seeking refuge in the Ruahine mountains or at Nukutaurua on the Mahia Peninsula.
As we commemorate this event, we reflect on the complex history of our rohe, the resilience of our ancestors, and the peace that eventually emerged from this tumultuous period. The Battle of Te Pakake remains a poignant reminder of our shared past and the importance of understanding and honoring our history.
Friday 29th November
Venue: Waiohiki Marae
9:00 AM: Pōwhiri mō Ngāti Kahungunu
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Wānanga-ā-Iwi in
Hau te Ana Nui
Key Note Speaker: Introduction to Pakake
Presentations: Whakapapa, kōrero tuku
iho, and Q&A Panels
7:00 PM: Prayer Dinner in Te Huinga o
Hikawera
Karakia, Kai, and Pō Whakangāhau
Saturday 30th November
Venue: Pakake Pa
6:00 AM: Karakia o te Atapō (Dawn
karakia)
7:00 AM: Parakuihi
9:00 AM: Pōwhiri mō te Motu –
welcoming invited iwi
Key Invites:Kiingitanga, Raukawa,
Tuwharetoa
10:00 AM:Karakia Maumahara
Keynote speakers and Maumaharatanga
12:00 PM: Kai Hakari
Join us in this important commemoration, reflecting on our past while embracing the future with unity and aroha.
RSVP : Please confirm your attendance by November 15th
For more information, contact us at info@manaahuriritrust.org or call 0508 006262
Ngā mihi mahana,
Mana Ahuriri Trust