FINAL: This Tauranga Moana Homestead is more than 120 years old and has been home to five generations of the Reweti whānau. Situated in Hairini with stunning views of Mauao and the harbour, this Ngāi Te Ahi whānau have seen the rapid growth and development of Tauranga and have worked hard to hold on to their tūrangawaewae. Having seen many whānau homesteads decimated under the public works act during the urban sprawl in the 1950’s and 1960’s, this whānau have a deep understanding of why it’s important to hold on to their home.
Stories of homesteads through the eyes of the ahi kā that are maintaining and strengthening Māori ties to their tūrangawaewae.