PIRIPIRI CRESENT | The Gathering of People
The rohe | area near Piripiri was once inhabited by the rangatira Te Papakawheoro and his hapu who were descendants of Waitaha Ariki Kore, the grandfather of Tuwharetoa. Te Papakawheoro was a skilled climber and knew how to escape his enemies. He also helped safeguard other hapu in the area.
The name Piripiri