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Description
An island in Waikato River approximately 1km northeast of Taupo CBD, locally known as Cherry Island. NZTopo50-BG36 682144.; Ngāti Tūwharetoa history: The island is a former kāinga and pā. There used to be a large whare called ‘Whakatara’ and another called ‘Ngaranga.’ It was a site of kumara cultivation at times. The island is all covered with dwelling places. There is a thick deposit of cultural soil made up of charcoal, midden material and burnt stone. It was a defensive high point, with a possible palisade in the vicinity of the old deer enclosure. Te Poihipi Tukairangi was the principal man living at Motutahae Pā. There are 3 burial areas. Some of the people who were buried there are known by name and are from the hapū of Ngāti Karetoto. The origin of the name in unknown, but it is not "Stolen Island".
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