Kāinga
tiakina ngā pā o Te Wāotū
Protect our Ancestral Lands
Video source: Stuff, 29 January 2022, “Pā wars, Blasting at quarry blamed for partly destroying ancient village”
We are an Environmental Conservation Organisation, committed to protecting Te Wāotū (pictured), a rich and sacred landscape to our people.
It is our obligation and privilege to be active kaitiaki to ensure that these places are protected in perpetuity, for our mokopuna, our community and for all of Aotearoa.
Our Mahi:
Ngā pā o te Wāotū
Read about who we are and understand why our work is important. Learn about the importance of Te Wāotū and the collapse of Pirauiti Pā, caused by the neighboring quarry. See how you can get involved. Visit our mahi page which answers some of our frequently asked questions (FAQ).
Our story: our fight to protect Te Wāotū
Read our story and experience our grief, our frustration, and our rage, in our battle to protect Te Wāotū.
Our Vision and Aspirations
Learn about our vision for Te Wāotū, and how this fits into our broader vision for Ngāti Huri
Gallery
Scroll through the gallery of timeline photos to see the destruction of Pirauiti Pā since 2014.
Take Action
Click here to see how you can help. Join us in person, follow us on social, or donate to help fund our mahi.
Contact us.
Send us a message directly, or find our email and social links