37-595: Te Kūiti is a town in the north of the King Country region of the North Island of New Zealand. It lies at the junction of State Highways 3 and 30 and on the North Island Main Trunk railway, 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Hamilton . The town promotes itself as the sheep shearing capital of the world and is host to the annual New Zealand National Shearing Championships. Te Kūiti
74-651: A 60% majority in November 1954, and the result was predictable given the demographics of the population then living in the area: licensing was carried by a large majority: 80% for European and 25% of Maori in favour of a license. The greater part of the region's economy is involved in farming (especially pastoral farming) and forestry, with some supporting services. There are some areas of tourist significance, such as Waitomo Caves . The King Country also contains areas of conservation estate, especially Pureora Forest Park . From 1966 to 31 March 2010, King Country Radio (with
111-657: A meeting room. The Rail Heritage Trust describes the station as, "the finest remaining example of a standard class B station ". Te Kūiti is the home of the Waitete Rugby Football Club and the King Country Rugby Union , both of whom are based at Rugby Park. The famous Colin Meads spent the entirety of his career with both Waitete and King Country. The town also has an association football club, Te Kuiti Albion Football Club, who play in
148-433: A warm climate, considered subtropical. The King Country is not an entity in local government. It forms part of two local government regions, Waikato and Manawatū-Whanganui , and all or part of four districts: Ōtorohanga , Ruapehu , Taupō and Waitomo . Taranaki-King Country is a parliamentary electorate for central government. The member represents an area which stretches from the outskirts of New Plymouth City to
185-704: Is approximately 80 km south of Hamilton and 19 km south-east of Waitomo . The area around Te Kūiti, commonly known as the King Country , gives its name to the Heartland Championship rugby team based in Te Kūiti. Te Kūiti is the Māori name given to the area. In its original form of "Te Kūititanga", it literally means "the valley", "the squeezing in" or "the narrowing". Several marae are located in and around Te Kūiti, associated with Ngāti Maniapoto hapū : Limestone deposits and water have created
222-757: Is in Antrim House , Wellington , while regional and area offices are in Kerikeri , Auckland , Tauranga , Wellington , Christchurch and Dunedin . It publishes the quarterly magazine Heritage New Zealand . Buildings owned by Heritage New Zealand include the Kerikeri Mission House , the Stone Store , Hurworth Cottage , and the Te Waimate Mission house. The New Zealand Heritage List / Rārangi Kōrero (formerly known as
259-548: The 2013 census , and an increase of 78 people (1.7%) since the 2006 census . There were 1,611 households, comprising 2,241 males and 2,331 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.96 males per female, with 1,041 people (22.8%) aged under 15 years, 894 (19.6%) aged 15 to 29, 1,872 (40.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 768 (16.8%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 51.7% European/ Pākehā , 55.2% Māori , 5.6% Pacific peoples , 5.7% Asian , and 1.3% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
296-750: The National Historic Places Trust and then, from 1963 to 2014, the New Zealand Historic Places Trust ; in Māori : Pouhere Taonga ) is a Crown entity that advocates for the protection of ancestral sites and heritage buildings in New Zealand . It was set up through the Historic Places Act 1954 with a mission to "...promote the identification, protection, preservation and conservation of
333-515: The Waitomo Caves , northwest of the town, one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist locations. The town itself is located in a valley with many rich limestone deposits. The Manga-o-Kewa Stream runs through the valley and is a tributary of the Waipā River . Te Kūiti's hinterland consist mainly of farmland and limestone quarries. The land surrounding Te Kūiti has steep hilly relief which reflects
370-656: The "Boundaries of the King Country Licensing Area" in Jonathan Sarich's 2011 report. As a young man, John A. Lee was jailed for smuggling alcohol into the area around 1910. In 1923 and again in 1926, in response to a pro-alcohol petition sent around for signatures, another deputation of leaders of the King Country -- Te Rata Mahuta Tawhiao Potarau (fourth Māori King), Tuwhakaririka Patana, Hotu Tana Pakukohatu, and Thirty Leading Chiefs of
407-464: The "King Country Pact" to protect the prohibition line. However, their plea was ignored, and in 1951 1000 Māori rallied at Tauranganui Pa, Tuakau to protest the laxity in allowing alcohol in their area. In 1951 the National Party was re-elected, and one of its campaign promises was for a single referendum on no-license in the King Country. In 1953 a Bill was introduced for a joint poll requiring
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#1732801531512444-587: The 1860s, when colonial forces invaded the Waikato and forces of the Māori King Movement withdrew south of what was called the aukati , or boundary, a line of pā alongside the Puniu River near Kihikihi . Land behind the aukati remained native territory, with Europeans warned they crossed it under threat of death. Known for its rugged, rural roads and diverse landscape, the King Country has
481-555: The Deacon Shield tournament. They play their home games at Centennial Park where there is a small clubroom. The club colours are yellow and black striped shirts and black shorts. Te Kūiti has six schools: All these schools are co-educational. Rolls are as of August 2024. King Country The King Country ( Māori : Te Rohe Pōtae or Rohe Pōtae o Maniapoto ) is a region of the western North Island of New Zealand . It extends approximately from Kawhia Harbour and
518-711: The King Country. At this time, the region received a Māori name, Rohe pōtae . This name translates as "Area of the Hat", and is said to have originated when the second Māori King Tāwhiao put his white top hat on a large map of the North Island and declared that all land covered by the hat would be under his mana (or authority). Heavy casualties at the Battle of Gate Pa at Tauranga in April 1864 prompted General Duncan Cameron to abandon plans for further military campaigns in
555-594: The King Country—came before the Prime Minister to petition that the prohibition against alcohol in their area be protected. In March 1949 Korokī Mahuta , the fifth Māori King (1933-1966), and Princess Te Kirihaehae Te Puea Herangi (1883-1952) led a 400-strong delegation to Parliament, representing the people of the Waikato , Ngāti Maniapoto , Taranaki , Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Te Wainui a Rua , concerning
592-695: The Register) is divided into five main areas: The historic places are organised in two categories: As of 2014 , the register contains over 5,600 entries. The Canterbury earthquakes of September 2010 and February 2011 resulted in damage to a number of historic buildings in Christchurch. Post-earthquake redevelopment has caused a significant loss of heritage buildings in Christchurch . The Māori Heritage Council (MHC) sits within Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and
629-407: The Waikato area, and Grey and the colonial government were forced to accept this decision. The King Country, mountainous, poor and isolated, was not an attractive conquest. King Tāwhiao and his followers were able to maintain a rebel Māori monarchy in exile and a refuge for rebel Māori opposed to the government for more than a decade although living conditions were very poor. This may be partly due to
666-475: The board was defined in the legislation and the board was appointed on the recommendation of the minister. The name of the organisation was changed to New Zealand Historic Places Trust in 1963. Early work undertaken by the trust included the recording of Māori rock paintings , as some sites were to be submerged, e.g. through the Waipapa Dam and Benmore Dam . In 1961, the trust bought Te Waimate mission ,
703-654: The call sign 1ZU) operated from Taumarunui . The King Country Rugby Football Union has produced several rugby union players who became All Blacks : Kevin Boroevich , Ronald Bryers , Colin Meads , Stan Meads , Jack McLean , Bill Phillips , Joe Ratima and Graham Whiting . The North King Country soccer team plays in a yellow and blue strip. It is based in Ōtorohanga. 38°40′0″S 175°10′0″E / 38.66667°S 175.16667°E / -38.66667; 175.16667 Heritage New Zealand#The Register Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga (initially
740-652: The centenary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. The purchase of Pompallier House in 1943 by the government further raised the issue of how historic buildings should be cared for. Duncan Rae , the MP representing the Parnell electorate, suggested that a heritage organisation should be set up and put in a private member's bill . Whilst this did not proceed, the First National Government (of which he
777-791: The historical and cultural heritage of New Zealand" and is an autonomous Crown entity. Its current enabling legislation is the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014. Charles Bathurst, 1st Viscount Bledisloe gifted the site where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed to the nation in 1932. The subsequent administration through the Waitangi Trust is sometimes seen as the beginning of formal heritage protection in New Zealand. Public discussion about heritage protection occurred in 1940 in conjunction with
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#1732801531512814-488: The large influx of about 3,500 Waikato people who swamped the resources of the approximately 800 Maniapoto living in the rohe. On 15 May 1872 Te Kooti , on the run from government forces, crossed the Waikato River and entered the territory as supplicant and was granted asylum. In 1880, William Moffat, apparently a land agent or buyer, was shot and killed. In 1881, as a result of ongoing friction with his hosts over
851-571: The last frontier was opened to colonial settlers. The Tatsuno Japanese Garden is at the southern end of the main street. The Mangaokewa reserve located 5 km south of Te Kūiti is a popular attraction for rock climbers, hikers, picnic goers, swimmers and trout fisherman in the region. A 'Revitalisation Project' for the NZHPT Category II listed Te Kuiti railway station was started in 2014 to provide for arts and crafts groups, an education centre, youth projects, historical displays and
888-482: The most famous Maori rebel leader of the 19th century. He was given sanctuary by the chiefs of Maniapoto against the white colonial Government of New Zealand and under Maniapoto's protection carved one of the most famous and important late 19th century spiritual houses in the North Island. This house is central to Te Kūiti's historical foundation, also referred to as the epicentre of the Rohe Pōtae or "King Country". In 1881
925-515: The nature of the North King Country region. The climate of Te Kūiti is wet during the winter and dry during the late summer with an average of 1,450mm of rainfall each year. Te Kūiti covers 8.41 km (3.25 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 4,890 as of June 2024, with a population density of 581.5 people per km. Te Kūiti had a population of 4,572 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 315 people (7.4%) since
962-499: The new legislation, e.g. the branch committees were dispensed with. The legislation, which came into effect on 20 May 2014, also finished the transition from an NGO to a crown entity. It is governed by a board, appointed by the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage and currently chaired by Hon. Marian Hobbs, and a Māori Heritage Council, currently chaired by Sir John Clarke. Past chairs include Dame Anne Salmond . The head office
999-515: The outskirts of Hamilton City and including the King Country towns of Te Awamutu , Ōtorohanga and Te Kūiti . The King Country (a.k.a. Western Uplands ) is largely made up of rolling hill country, including the Rangitoto and Hauhungaroa Ranges. It includes extensive karst regions, producing such features as the Waitomo Caves . The area is largely rural and sparsely settled, with no cities or large towns. The most significant townships are
1036-540: The question of land sales, and a general amnesty being granted to the rebels, Tāwhiao emerged and laid down the King Movement's arms. After successful negotiations between the government, Wahanui , Rewi and Taonui , including a pardon for Te Kooti by 1883 the King Country was made accessible to Europeans. It was opened to road surveying, and the start of the Main Trunk Line - but with a prohibition on
1073-463: The railway began in 1885, and finished in 1908, with the completion greatly improving transport and communications in the King Country, promoting settlement and farming in the area - as well as assisting in the growth of rural service towns such as Taumarunui which was an important railway depot until the 1950s. The alcohol ban continued as section 272 of the Licensing Act 1908—see the map of
1110-420: The rural service centres of Te Kūiti and Ōtorohanga (in the north) and Taumarunui (in the south). Prior to European settlement, the area was occupied by various Māori iwi , especially Ngāti Maniapoto , Ngāti Tama , and Ngāti Tūwharetoa . In July 1863, Governor Sir George Grey ordered an invasion of the Waikato with colonial forces supplemented by small numbers of British-allied Maori. The invasion
1147-440: The sale of alcohol throughout the district. At a March 1883 meeting, John Bryce got a compact that allowed the surveying of the rail route. At a February 1885 meeting at Kihikihi with John Ballance construction of the line was approved. Ballance was criticised for not requiring cession of land alongside the route (which would rise in value because of the line), but he knew that would not be acceptable to Māori. Construction of
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1184-738: The second-oldest building in New Zealand. In Akaroa , the trust enabled the Akaroa County Council via a significant grant to buy the Eteveneaux cottage , which serves as a link to Akaroa's French history. In 2004, the New Zealand Historic Places Trust became an autonomous Crown entity. On 14 April 2014, the organisation's name changed to "Heritage New Zealand". Later that year, the enabling legislation—Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014—was passed. There were changes in governance introduced by
1221-651: The town of Ōtorohanga in the north to the upper reaches of the Whanganui River in the south, and from the Hauhungaroa and Rangitoto Ranges in the east to near the Tasman Sea in the west. It comprises hill country, large parts of which are forested. The region, albeit loosely defined, is very significant in New Zealand's history. The term "King Country" dates from the New Zealand Wars of
1258-561: Was 11.4, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 50.2% had no religion, 32.7% were Christian , 4.4% had Māori religious beliefs , 1.1% were Hindu , 1.0% were Muslim , 0.5% were Buddhist and 1.4% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 318 (9.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 1,047 (29.7%) people had no formal qualifications. 222 people (6.3%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
1295-611: Was a member) took responsibility of the issue and the Historic Places Act 1954 was passed, which established the National Historic Places Trust as a non-governmental organisation (NGO). The trust was governed by a 12-member board plus a chairman, and they first met in 1955. The National Historic Places Trust came under the responsibility of the Minister of Internal Affairs . The composition of
1332-541: Was aimed at suppressing Kingite power, which was seen by the colonial government as a threat to Crown authority in New Zealand; it was also aimed to drive Waikato Maori from the region in readiness for occupation and settlement by Pakeha settlers . Heavily outnumbered and disadvantaged by superior firepower, the Kingite forces retreated southwards from the Waikato after the battle at Ōrākau in April 1864, eventually being forced to flee to Maniapoto land, later called
1369-479: Was that 1,566 (44.4%) people were employed full-time, 561 (15.9%) were part-time, and 195 (5.5%) were unemployed. The "Shearing Capital of the World" contains the world's largest shearer, seven metres high. On 1 April 2006 the largest sheep show in the world took place here, with more than 2000 sheep. The carved Te Tokanganui-a-Noho meeting house was gifted to the local Maori people ( Ngāti Maniapoto ) by Te Kooti ,
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