Apa ki te Rā Tōtanga

Waka ama ki Rotoiti
Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō supported the recent Tuna e Hoe Ana waka ama regatta at Rotoiti last month. It was the 10th anniversary of the event. Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō performed karakia at the event and shared with the paddlers the pūrākau of the creation of the lakes and what this beautiful place means to the Iwi. The organisers and participants were very thankful for our environment and many of the participants commented that they felt they now have a deeper understanding and connection to Rotoiti.
Rotoiti he puna wai, Rotoiti he puna ora
Rotoiti a spring of water, Rotoiti a spring of life