A prefix used in Maori tribal names.
we are sympathetic to Ngati Whatua getting its land back
Example sentencesExamples
- Several works feature the looming bulk of Mt Hikurangi, a site of major spiritual significance to Ngati Porou.
- It would have been important to fix him up with a Ngati Toa woman sooner rather than later.
- After a long battle Ngati Te Whiti were victorious.
- The Minister refused to confirm whether a deal had already been reached with Ngati Porou.
- Sadly, Ngati Whakaue's good faith wasn't returned.
- An Armed Constabulary expedition was sent to Mokau to punish the Ngati Maniapoto.
- The letter signed by the Ngati Kahungunu board asked that the committee's decision be rejected or referred to the Waitangi Tribunal.
- This comes as legislation to settle Ngati Awa's Treaty claim was given its first reading before MPs in Parliament this week.
- This is one of the last tracts of land still owned by Ngati Tama.
- She is from Ngati Tama descent.