Whakaotirangi ‘Arrival’ Ancient Leader of the Tainui Waka migration & settlement throughout Waikato (circa 14th century), an heroic & anointed noble woman of great mana and significance, her story diminished by 19th & 20th century re-telling of oral traditions. Lost in history’s mists, she represents the previous era, the times before ours. Hers is a … Continue reading Whakaotirangi