Ko tōku hau kainga (My home space) by Taipari Munro.

Recording of a presentation as a part of the Heritage Talk Series held 27 September 2019 at the Whangārei Central Library. Taipari Munro, respected kaumatua and educator, speaking about the Maori history of Whangārei and it's districts; the local landscape, Māori communities and their locations. Born and raised in the Whangārei district, Taipari grew up in an environment rich in Māori tikanga, genealogy and history. Te Reo Māori was his first language and it wasn't until he started school that he experienced a non-Māori world. The love of learning instilled in him from a young age led him to train as a teacher and go on to work in a wide variety of educational institutions; schools, polytechnics, universities, Whare Wananga and Private Māori Training establishments. This education laid his foundation to be eloquent in both wolrds as an orator. Taipari is often lead kaumatua for Māori advice in Whangārei for many events that require his expertise. His knowledge of local Māori history and protocal is much sought after. In fact, he collaborated with local historian Mim Ringer to write the heritage stories of Whangārei along the walkway at the Town Basin and later on for Mander Park. These days, as well as participating in numerous working groups and events around Whangārei and beyond, you will find him taking on the challenge of supporting staff and tudents at NorthTec Tai Tokerau Wānanga as Te Amorangi. Copyright 2019 Taipari Munro. All rights reserved. This material may not be copied or duplicated in whole or in part by any means without express prior agreement in writing of the owner.