Ngāti Ruanui is a Māoriiwi traditionally based in the Taranaki region of New Zealand. In the 2006 census, 7,035 people claimed affiliation to the iwi.[1] However, most members now live outside the traditional areas of the iwi.
Ruanui is acknowledged as the eponymous ancestor of the iwi. He was the son of Uenuku-puanake and Tāneroroa.[2] Uenuku came from the Tākitimucanoe (although this is contested among mātauranga Māori historians), while Tāneroroa was the daughter of Turi, who came to New Zealand on the Aotea canoe. Turi originally landed in Aotea Harbour, but eventually settled along the Pātea River. Over time, Ruanui’s descendants spread across south Taranaki.
Musket Warsedit
Ngāti Ruanui was heavily involved in tribal wars during the 19th century. In 1816, the iwi was invaded from the north by Ngā Puhi warriors carrying muskets. Over the next few decades, Ngāti Ruanui would come under attack by Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Whātua and the Waikato tribes. Ngāti Ruanui had no defence against the invaders armed with muskets, and many Ngāti Ruanui people were captured as slaves. Others were simply displaced by continuing warfare.
Early social developmentedit
Even amidst tribal warfare, Ngāti Ruanui managed to build a successful society. Agriculture provided a stable economy. Ngāti Ruanui workers were employed as labourers in New Plymouth. Education and Christianity were eagerly embraced.
Ngāti Ruanui were wary of European settlers and their desire for more land. In 1860, when Te Āti Awa engaged in battle with the British Crown, Ngāti Ruanui sent fighters to support them. At least 10 members of Ngāti Ruanui and Ngāruahine died during the First Taranaki War, mostly during the defense of Waireka on 28 March 1860, including Te Rei Hanataua, chief of Tāngahoe hapū.[3]
In retaliation, in 1865 and 1866, Crown troops invaded south Taranaki, destroying fortifications and villages.[4] In 1868, notable resistance was provided by the tribal leader Tītokowaru against Crown troops approaching from the south. Amongst New Plymouth settlers the iwi was known as 'Ngāti Ruin-Ruin Us' for the effectiveness of their attacks.[5] But within a few years, Ngāti Ruanui had lost most of its land, displacing more Māori from their traditional lands.
Ngāti Ruanui todayedit
Deed of Settlementedit
In 1996, the Waitangi Tribunal determined that the Crown had acted unfairly in its conflict with Ngāti Ruanui. A settlement between the New Zealand Government and Ngāti Ruanui was reached in 2001, which was passed into law in 2003.[6] In summary:
The New Zealand Government issued a formal apology to Ngāti Ruanui for the actions of Crown troops during the Taranaki Wars, and for subsequent land confiscation
The Government acknowledged cultural association of Ngāti Ruanui with geographical areas in Taranaki, and will consult with the iwi regarding relevant uses within designated areas
Four areas of significance to Ngāti Ruanui, totalling approximately 10 hectares, were returned to the iwi.
Administrationedit
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui is the governing body of the iwi. The Rūnanga manages the assets of the iwi, and represents the iwi in political consultations with the New Zealand Government.
^Māori peoples of New Zealand = Ngā iwi o Aotearoa. New Zealand. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Auckland, N.Z.: David Bateman. 2006. p. 183. ISBN978-1-86953-622-0. OCLC 85851308.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
^James Belich, The New Zealand Wars and the Victorian Interpretation of Racial Conflict
^"Deed of Settlement between the Crown and Ngati Ruanui". Retrieved 2007-04-10.
^"Te Korimako O Taranaki". Finda. Yellow Group. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
^"Iwi Radio Coverage" (PDF). maorimedia.co.nz. Māori Media Network. 2007. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
External linksedit
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui website
January 01, 1970
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Ngati Ruanui is a Maori iwi traditionally based in the Taranaki region of New Zealand In the 2006 census 7 035 people claimed affiliation to the iwi 1 However most members now live outside the traditional areas of the iwi Ngati RuanuiIwi tribe in MaoridomRohe region TaranakiWaka canoe Kurahaupō Takitimu Aotea Te RangiuamutuPopulation7 035Websitewww wbr ruanui wbr co wbr nz Contents 1 History 1 1 Early history 1 2 Musket Wars 1 3 Early social development 1 4 New Zealand Wars 2 Ngati Ruanui today 2 1 Deed of Settlement 2 2 Administration 2 3 Radio station 3 Notable people 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory editEarly history edit Ruanui is acknowledged as the eponymous ancestor of the iwi He was the son of Uenuku puanake and Taneroroa 2 Uenuku came from the Takitimu canoe although this is contested among matauranga Maori historians while Taneroroa was the daughter of Turi who came to New Zealand on the Aotea canoe Turi originally landed in Aotea Harbour but eventually settled along the Patea River Over time Ruanui s descendants spread across south Taranaki Musket Wars edit Ngati Ruanui was heavily involved in tribal wars during the 19th century In 1816 the iwi was invaded from the north by Nga Puhi warriors carrying muskets Over the next few decades Ngati Ruanui would come under attack by Ngati Toa Ngati Whatua and the Waikato tribes Ngati Ruanui had no defence against the invaders armed with muskets and many Ngati Ruanui people were captured as slaves Others were simply displaced by continuing warfare Early social development edit Even amidst tribal warfare Ngati Ruanui managed to build a successful society Agriculture provided a stable economy Ngati Ruanui workers were employed as labourers in New Plymouth Education and Christianity were eagerly embraced New Zealand Wars edit Main article New Zealand Wars Ngati Ruanui were wary of European settlers and their desire for more land In 1860 when Te Ati Awa engaged in battle with the British Crown Ngati Ruanui sent fighters to support them At least 10 members of Ngati Ruanui and Ngaruahine died during the First Taranaki War mostly during the defense of Waireka on 28 March 1860 including Te Rei Hanataua chief of Tangahoe hapu 3 In retaliation in 1865 and 1866 Crown troops invaded south Taranaki destroying fortifications and villages 4 In 1868 notable resistance was provided by the tribal leader Titokowaru against Crown troops approaching from the south Amongst New Plymouth settlers the iwi was known as Ngati Ruin Ruin Us for the effectiveness of their attacks 5 But within a few years Ngati Ruanui had lost most of its land displacing more Maori from their traditional lands Ngati Ruanui today editDeed of Settlement edit In 1996 the Waitangi Tribunal determined that the Crown had acted unfairly in its conflict with Ngati Ruanui A settlement between the New Zealand Government and Ngati Ruanui was reached in 2001 which was passed into law in 2003 6 In summary The New Zealand Government issued a formal apology to Ngati Ruanui for the actions of Crown troops during the Taranaki Wars and for subsequent land confiscation The Government acknowledged cultural association of Ngati Ruanui with geographical areas in Taranaki and will consult with the iwi regarding relevant uses within designated areas Four areas of significance to Ngati Ruanui totalling approximately 10 hectares were returned to the iwi Administration edit Te Runanga o Ngati Ruanui is the governing body of the iwi The Runanga manages the assets of the iwi and represents the iwi in political consultations with the New Zealand Government Radio station edit Te Korimako O Taranaki is the radio station of Ngati Ruanui and other Taranaki region iwi including Ngati Tama Te Atiawa Ngati Maru Taranaki Ngati Mutunga Ngaruahine Nga Rauru Kitahi It started at the Bell Block campus of Taranaki Polytechnic in 1992 and moved to the Spotswood campus in 1993 7 It is available on 94 8 FM across Taranaki 8 Notable people editMain category Ngati Ruanui people Te Manihera Poutama 1847 Te Rei Hanataua 1860 Ngawaka Taurua 1888 Riwha Titokowaru 1823 1888 Hone Pihama 1890 Wiremu Hukunui Manaia 1892 Sophia Hinerangi 1834 1911 Tamati Hone Oraukawa fl 1848 1869 Darcy Nicholas 1945 Dalvanius Prime 1948 2002 Claudette Hauiti 1961 See also editList of Maori iwiReferences edit 2006 Census QuickStats About Maori revised Statistics New Zealand 2007 04 04 Archived from the original on 2007 09 28 Retrieved 2007 05 25 Sole Tony 2006 12 21 Ngati Ruanui Te Ara The Encyclopedia of New Zealand Archived from the original on 2007 05 01 Retrieved 2007 04 10 Prickett Nigel 2005 Maori Casualties of the First Taranaki War 1860 61 Records of the Auckland Museum 42 81 124 ISSN 1174 9202 JSTOR 42905879 OCLC 813616666 Wikidata Q58623348 Maori peoples of New Zealand Nga iwi o Aotearoa New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage Auckland N Z David Bateman 2006 p 183 ISBN 978 1 86953 622 0 OCLC 85851308 a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a CS1 maint others link James Belich The New Zealand Wars and the Victorian Interpretation of Racial Conflict Deed of Settlement between the Crown and Ngati Ruanui Retrieved 2007 04 10 Te Korimako O Taranaki Finda Yellow Group Retrieved 14 June 2015 Iwi Radio Coverage PDF maorimedia co nz Maori Media Network 2007 Retrieved 14 June 2015 External links editTe Runanga o Ngati Ruanui website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ngati Ruanui amp oldid 1221646686, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
