Origin of Name ' Parihaka'
Parihaka originated from ‘Pari’, being the steep cliff face of the maunga and ‘Haka’ was when the people of Parawhau would haka, stand guard, defend their Pa when warring parties came to challenge them with the aim to defeat and overtake.
There are three rivers which flow through Whangarei. They are Hoteo (Hatea), Raumaunga, and Waiaorahi. They all meet at the foot of Parihaka where the Te Ahipupu (the Town Basin) is currently situated before the waters continue on their journey into Te Moana A Kiwa.
Some of the main tribes that have shaped its history include Ngati Tuu, Ngati Kahu, Nga Tahuhu, Te Parawhau, Te Uri Roiroi, Ngati Whatua, Ngati Hau, Ngati Hine, Ngatiwai, Ngapuhi and Te Uri a Hau. Few people know that the city of Whangarei sits on the archeological sites of historical Māori Pa with Parihaka Maunga the biggest Māori Pa site of them all.
Waka Names
Our club owns six W6 (6 seater) 'Mahi Mahi' waka, eight W1 (single seat) waka and three V1 (single seat) waka. These waka have been been given significant local names by local kaumatua, as part of a formal naming and blessing ceremony. The waka names are:
W6
- Ahipupu
- Otaika
- Opau
- Toe Toe
- Onerahirahi
- Matakohe
W3
W2
W1
- Kioreroa ruddered
- Wai iti ruddered
- Rewarewa
- Waioneone
- Waiora Fai Vaa
- Te Manawa Fai Vaa
- Puanga Fai Vaa
- Tawera Fai Vaa
V1
- Kaiarataki
- Ngangahau
- Aumarire
Support Boat
W1 (Junior Waka's)
- Te Manawa - The Heart
- Tupu Tahi - Grow together
- Wai Ataahua - Beautiful Waters
- Whanui - A male Star
Together it means
"With our hearts we grow together as one on the beautiful water with guidance from our bright star Whanui"
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