Waipu (Māori: Waipū) is a small town established in the rohe of the Patuharakeke hapū, in Te Tai Tokerau the Northland Region of New Zealand. The town is celebrated for its settlement by Nova Scotians and other settlers of Scottish heritage. A highlight of the town’s calendar is the annual Highland Games held at New Year. Near the town are the Waipu Caves, which contain a significant population of glow worms.
The tangata whenua of Waipū, Patuharakeke are the descendants of Te Toru (also known as Urekuri), Te Taotahi and Te Pirihi Whakaariki. It is through the descendants of Te Toru that Patuharakeke are closely related to iwi including Ngapuhi, Ngati Wai, Ngati Whatua and Te Uri o Hau. Through a series of Crown breaches, outlined in the Patuharakeke Statement of Claim provided in support of the Waitangi Tribunal Cases 745 and 1348, Patuharakeke were alienated from their lands which were confiscated, cleared and on-sold by the crown for colonial settlement.
Waipu Highland Games: Because of its Scottish heritage, Waipu hosts the annual Highland Games on January 1 every year. Athletes come from all over the country, and the world, to toss the caber or partake in a Highland Fling.
Waipū Cycle / Walkway:
A 2.5 kilometre cycle and walkway from Waipū Village to Riverview Place with the remaining 5.5 km to Waipū Cove able to be ridden on the road.
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