In time this mountain assumed its own great prestige and mana even over his once rival Otanewainuku and now stands as the symbol of all tribes of Tauranga Moana.Įarly history of Tauranga and Mauao The literal translation of Mauao is "caught by the dawn". The patupaiarehe decided to give the name Mauao to this mountain, which now marks the entrance into Tauranga Harbour. The rays of Tama nui te ra (Sun) began to light up the summit of the nameless hill and before they knew it, the patupaiarehe were exposed to the rays of light, so they retreated back to the depths of the forests. Unfortunately for the nameless one this was proving to be quite a complex and problematic task. Upon their arrival near the great ocean of Kiwa, daybreak was fast approaching. They continued along the Tauranga Moana channels where Hairini, Maungatapu and Matapihi reside. A valley was gouged as they heaved him along, which is where the Waimapu river now flows. The land rumbled as the patupaiarehe forced the nameless one from his position. When night fell, they laced the nameless one with dozens of ropes and began to heave and pull. The nameless one knew that with their help his ambition to end his life will be accomplished. The patupaiarehe were people of the night and possessed magical powers. So he called upon his companions the patupaiarehe (fairy people) who dwelt in the dark recesses of the forest.
This resulted in disparity which led the nameless one to decide to take his life by drowning in Te Moananui-a-Kiwa (Pacific Ocean). The nameless one desired the affection of Puwhenua, but her heart had already been won by Otanewainuku. Nearby there lived a captivating hill whose name was Puwhenua she was adorned with the beauty of Tanemahuta (God of the Forest). He sat alone in a discarded inland area and was slave to Otanewainuku, the most prestigious mountain of Tauranga Moana. In the ancient times of the Maori people there lived a nameless hill.
Since Mount Maunganui has been open to the general public it has become a popular location for many activities including scenic walks, jogging and even hang gliding. In recent years there have been several fires on the mountain, in turn triggering a number of replanting efforts. The summit is 232 metres above sea level. It is also of significant historical value.
It is considered very important and tapu (sacred) by the local Māori iwi, featuring extensively in local mythology. Mount Maunganui, or Mauao, commonly known by locals as The Mount, is a dormant volcanic cone at the end of a peninsula in the town of Mount Maunganui, by the eastern entrance to the Tauranga Harbour in New Zealand.
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