Homesteads

Etched into the walls of homesteads are some of the most treasured happy memories as well as stories of hardship and grief.

The Hetet Homestead is home to Māori weavers Dame Rangimarie & Diggeress Te Kanawa.

This family share the history of their homestead and family marae, Hinemihi.

The Piritaha homestead is cared for by 80-year-old great-grandmother Lucy Dora.

The Jones homestead in Awanui holds deep spiritual significance for their family.

The Eriwata homestead in Ngā Motu was one of the very first houses in the area.

Hone Tūwhare found solace and inspiration to write at ‘The Crib’ in Kākā Point.

Three generations of the Black family live a rural lifestyle on their family land.