which made landfall at Whakatāne after voyaging from Hawaiki around 1300 CE. Most affiliate to hapū who settled areas around the Whakatāne, Rangitāiki, and Tarawera Rivers.
Ngāti Awa’s territory is bordered by other iwi. Te Arawa are to their west, Ngāti Tuwharetoa and Ngāi Tuhoe to the south, and to the east, including Ōpōtiki, are Te Whakatōhea.