This cave was the home of the great chief Maniapoto in his latter years. A natural limestone platform supported by limestone columns was Maniapoto's sleeping place. Te Anauruere is the most significant historic place of the iwi that remains intact that is associated with the life of their eponymous ancestor Maniapoto. Thus the cave is of great significance to all hapu and iwi of the Ngati Maniapoto whanui tonu.
[This information is from the paper presented to the Maori Heritage Committee at the time of registration]
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
6722
Date Entered
2nd June 1994
Date of Effect
2nd June 1994
City/District Council
Waitomo District
Region
Waikato Region
Extent of List Entry
Extent includes the land described as Pt Pukeroa Hangatiki A55 (RT 442657, NZ Gazette 1972, p.1342), South Auckland Land District and the cave known as Te Anaureure thereon
Legal description
Pt Pukeroa Hangatiki A55 (RT 442657, NZ Gazette 1972, p.1342), South Auckland Land District
Location Description
Te Anaureure is located on the north side of the road to Te Kumi limestone quarry, off Hangatiki East Road.
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
6722
Date Entered
2nd June 1994
Date of Effect
2nd June 1994
City/District Council
Waitomo District
Region
Waikato Region
Extent of List Entry
Extent includes the land described as Pt Pukeroa Hangatiki A55 (RT 442657, NZ Gazette 1972, p.1342), South Auckland Land District and the cave known as Te Anaureure thereon
Legal description
Pt Pukeroa Hangatiki A55 (RT 442657, NZ Gazette 1972, p.1342), South Auckland Land District
Location Description
Te Anaureure is located on the north side of the road to Te Kumi limestone quarry, off Hangatiki East Road.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Iwi: Ngāti Maniapoto
Public NZAA Number
S16/220
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Lower Northern Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Iwi: Ngāti Maniapoto
Public NZAA Number
S16/220
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Lower Northern Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.
Former Usages
General Usage: Maori
Specific Usage: Cave/ rock shelter
General Usage: Maori
Specific Usage: Place associated with particular ancestors
Themes
Traditional Site (HPA 1980)
Of Significance to Maori
Former Usages
General Usage: Maori
Specific Usage: Cave/ rock shelter
General Usage: Maori
Specific Usage: Place associated with particular ancestors
Themes
Traditional Site (HPA 1980)
Of Significance to Maori
Location
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