The origins of the Ngati Pukenga people of Tauranga begin at Ngapeke on the eastern side of Rangataua, now known as Welcome Bay. Understanding our iwi history is how our whakapapa journey begins: Ngati Pukenga Nga Tapuwae Kura (The Sacred Footprints)...
This Haora Whanau website presents a genealogy of Hoani Pateuru Haora and Herewaina Haora (born Pihama) and their extended families.
It is by no means complete and will evolve over time which is why we need your ongoing updates if we are to build a comprehensive legacy for our descendants, some of whom even today, have little or no idea of their heritage. Whether you're seeking answers or have something to contribute, no matter how insignificant or fragmented you may think it is, please touch base...you never know - you may have the missing link!
When you search the internet, you'll find many Haora family trees on My Heritage, Geni, Ancestry and other public sites and while you can see high-level information, details can only be viewed if you pay money. This Haora Whanau Website is free, however, it can only be viewed by registered whanau. Please read about Privacy and Registration.
Some whanau have been talking about a Haora whanau hui, which hopefully we can hold before our elders leave us. Please share your thoughts about objectives, what you'd like to gain from this event - the first ever for Haora whanau, and timing.
A whanau hui would be a great opportunity to share photos, documents and other information about our ancestors; connect and/or re-connect with other whanau; work through our whakapapa and other family business, especially how to better manage our Maori land interests.
Our ancestral home, Te Whetu o te Rangi Marae in Welcome Bay, Tauranga has excellent facilities and would be an ideal and central location, however, please share your thoughts on timing, location and agenda and let's see if we can lock it in soon so we can all make plans to attend...