Pita, raised in Aotea Harbour is of Ngaati Patu Poo decent. He has a deep passion and respect for Hawaiki Iti listening to his grandparents and his maatua of the harbour talk about Hawaiki Iti and its significance.
Hawaiki Iti - field trip
Hawaiki Iti – The gardens of Whakaotirangi, principal wife of Hoturoa, captain of the Tainui Waka.
This waahi tapu is where Whakaotirangi grew her kumara and taro after the arrival of Tainui to Kaawhia.