Ōkahu Bay
| Ōkahu Bay | |
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View of Ōkahu Bay at sunset, looking towards the Sky Tower | |
Ōkahu Bay Location within the Auckland region | |
| Location | Auckland Region, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 36°50′53″S 174°48′47″E / 36.848°S 174.813°E |
| Ocean/sea sources | Pacific Ocean |
| Settlements | Ōrākei |
Ōkahu Bay is a bay along Tāmaki Drive, Auckland, New Zealand. It is the ancestral land of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and owned by Ngāti Whatua and co-managed by the Auckland Council.
Naming
The name Okahu Bay comes from the Māori Ōkahu, meaning "the dwelling place of Kahumatamomoe".[1]
History
Ōkahu Bay is part of the Ōrākei ancestral land of Ngāti Whātua. In 1869 a Native Land Court Declaration alienated the land from all but thirteen owners, effectively stripping Ngāti Whātua of the land.[2]
References
- ^ "Okahu Street". kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ "The loss of the Orakei block". Waitangi Tribunal. Retrieved 24 January 2025.