| The Ngati Tuwharetoa (Bay of Plenty) People, also known as Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau, are from the Kawerau and Matata area. Ngati Tuwharetoa descend from their tupuna, Tuwharetoa, who lived near Kawerau. Tuwharetoa had 17 children, many of whom led migrations to Taupo and other areas. Others remained in the Kawerau area. |
