Waiuku History. The following story tells you how Waiuku got its original name.
The Maori name Waiuku comes from a legend that two prominent brothers, Tamakae and Tamakou, vied for the hand of a beautiful high-ranking Waikato chieftainess.
Tamakae was the cultivator, provider and Tamakou the orator.
Tamakou was the first to meet her, but she requested that Tamakae be presented to her.
He was working in the kumara gardens and had to be washed in the wai (water) and uku (a particular type of mud) at the stream that flows into the Manukau Harbour just behind the Waiuku Museum, before he was able to meet her.
Tamakae won her heart and married her. From then the place was named Waiuku.
Our name Taurangruru
You may also be interested to know why we decided to use two very meaningful names including the Owl symbol/brand to promote our ‘Waiuku Taurangaruru B&B’ in Waiuku.
Turangaruru is the safe anchorage or resting place of the morepork/ruru and our Taurangaruru B&B is located on Taurangaruru Road, just 3km north of our rural town, Waiuku.
Tauranga is a Māori name having the meaning of safe anchorage or resting place.
Ruru the native more-pork (owl) is known for its haunting, melancholic call. This sound gives it the Māori name 'ruru'.
In Māori tradition the more-pork was seen as a watchful guardian. It belonged to the spirit world as it is a bird of the night
Waiuku Bed & Breakfast, only a 45 min drive from the Auckland Airport, nestled in a tranquil rural area on 10 acres of private and peaceful open farmland.
The Waiuku B&B is located 3km north of Waiuku, has three luxury double rooms available for a total of six guests, including free continental breakfast, Wi-fi, mini gym and Sauna.
The house features a unique coffee/computer nook and a large lounge with a TV and all living areas and bedrooms have exits through double door sliders to the outside area.
We are a 6km drive to Karioitahi with its popular black iron sand surf beach and golden Sunsets. Take a beautiful drive to see stunning views from the Manukau Heads Lighthouse and enjoy Awhitu Regional Park with its walking tracks and sheltered inner Harbour beaches.
We have surveillance or recording devices on property - CCTV cameras operating on the exterior of the property for security purposes.
The Waiuku Taurangaruru B&B has interconnected smoke detectors. All living areas and bedrooms have exits through double door sliders to the outside area.
www.waiukubnb.co.nz
Jim & Phyllis on 027 275 4651
