Recognised iwi in the Māori Fisheries Act 2004

Population: 10107

Rohe (Tribal Area)

The following ancestral land rohe of Whakatohea acording to evidence given by Te Hoera Horokai and Heremia Hoera at Opotiki on 14th July 1920 is as follows:

Commencing at Pakihi, at the mouth of the river along the sea coast to the mouth of the Waiotahe Stream to the mouth of the Ohiwa Harbour to Tehoro (a hill) and then turning inland southwards to Puhikoko (a hill) by straight line to Pukemoremore (a hill) then to Mapouriki (a hill) at one time a fighting pa.  Then descending to Waimana Stream, Mapouriki being on the bank; following the Waimana Stream toward it's source at Tautautahi (a hill) along the banks to the mouth of the Parau stream; then following Parau Stream to Tangata-e-roha (a hill) on to Kaharoa (an old settlement); from Kaharoa to TaHarakeke a ridge leading towards Maungapohatu to Maungatapere (a hill) descending into the Motu River to Kaitaura falls to Peketutu (a rock in the river that was an old crossing); leaving the river and up a ridge to Whakararonga (a hill); following the hill tops until it reaches Tipi O Houmea (a peak) descending towards Makamako (another hill) till it crosses Takaputahi Stream to Ngaupoko Tangata (a mountain) following the ridge to Kamakama (a mound resting place); along the ridge to Oroi (a trig station) then turning seawards to Te Rangi on the sea coast (a stone visible on the sea coast at low tide); then along the sea coast to the mouth of the Opape Stream, to Awahou Stream to Tirohanga and back to Pakihi."

In addition, the battle at Maraetotara by Te Rupe of Whakatohea resulted in this area falling under the mana of Whakatohea.  Accordingly, the Maraetotara Stream is still claimed as the western boundary of Whakatohea.

Whakatohea strongly considers that its ancestral rohe also extends to the waters off our coast - Te Moananui a Toi.  This is in recognition of our traditional fishing grounds and the use of the area for transport and other activities.

Additional images and documentation:
Supplied rohe map (JPEG image)

Iwi rohe interest in local authority regions and districts

This rohe of Whakatōhea extends into the regions or districts of the following local authorities. This implies that the iwi has asserted a level of mana whenua / kaitiakitanga in each of these local authorities and should be consulted on Resource Management Act matters if they impact on those areas.

Regional Council

Environment Bay of Plenty (Regional Council)

Territorial Authority

Ōpōtiki District Council

Hapū and Marae

Contact information for hapū and marae may be provided by the Representative Organisation at their discretion.

Iwi Representative Organisations