Ahipara
There is two tribes. Te rarawa and Te aupouri. They are always at war over who owns the 90 mile beach.
Poroa drew a line across the beach. The two tribes had to separate from each
other. Poroa was given for a wife and her name is Whangatauatia.
Peace was slowly coming upon the two tribes when poroa died. Taking fish, birds or shellfish from the beach would get you instantly eliminated. The ban is called a Rahui.
The Tapu was lifted and a great feast was held and has been since generations ago. An offering has happened when they caught and cooked seafood over a special fire.
Ahipara got its name from the offering.
Ahi- a sacred fire
Parapara- the roasted fish that was put aside for an offering.
The chief of Te rarawa is popoa
His wife was Whangatauatia
The northern tribe is Te Aupouri
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