Hone Mihaka, Passionate Northland Maori Leader
Rangatira is the Maori word for a chief or leader. These could be either bloodline or exceptional individuals. Hone is both. With a life history encompassing alienation, discrimination, conflict in his early years and transcendence, healing, and representation in his later years, Hone is a fine advocate for the history of Nga Puhi, the fierce northern tribe he calls his own. A day with Hone is always free-form and can include all sorts of aspects of Maoridom in the Far North.
This experience offers a rare window into the spiritual and ancestral heart of the north. Through stories that bridge the gap between past and present, you are invited to connect with the sacred waters and historical landmarks that define the identity of the local people.
It is an opportunity to move beyond the surface and gain a deeper understanding of the enduring bond between the land, the ancestors and the living culture that continues to thrive today.
Venture further with us and uncover a portfolio of luxury experiences, from powerful cultural connections with Indigenous storytellers to rare wildlife encounters in the nation’s most secluded landscapes.