
This is a monument to Te Rauparaha, a wise and feared leader of Ngati Toa, and his nephew Rangihaeta. They lived around the Wellington area in the 1820s- 1850s. The monument is on a walkway in the hills in South Wellington.
Haere Mai / Welcome, Even though I have maori blood in me, I am ashamed to say that I know very little about my maori background, so this is going to be a learning experience not only for me but for anyone who reads this blog. It is a culture within itself that is worth sharing - its people; its language; its food; its music & its heritage ! My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Arohanui ! Kakite !