A day of renewal at Huipūtea Reserve

Mana Whenua representation, community members and Ōtorohanga District Council Elected Members and staff came together on 29 August 2024 to witness a moment of renewal and connection as eight kahikatea saplings found their new home underneath Huipūtea - a 300 year old kahikatea tree which is a living testament to a significant historical event - a battle between Ngāti Maniapoto and Ngāpuhi in 1822.

The planting of these trees provides a place for future generations to experience the significance of our native kahikatea and history of the ground in which they are planted.