Hikurangi

Hikurangi refers most prominently to Mount Hikurangi, the highest non-volcanic peak in New Zealand's North Island. It is located in the Raukūmara Range, inland from the East Cape region.

Mount Hikurangi:

• Significance: Mount Hikurangi holds significant cultural and spiritual importance for the Māori iwi (tribe) Ngāti Porou. It is considered sacred and is traditionally regarded as the first point in New Zealand to see the sunrise each day.
• Location: Located approximately 80 kilometers north of Gisborne, in the northeastern part of the North Island.
• Elevation: Standing at 1,754 meters (5,755 feet) above sea level.
• Access: Access to the summit requires permission from Ngāti Porou and typically involves a guided tour. The track is challenging and requires a good level of fitness.
• Carvings: Nine large carvings depicting Māori ancestors stand near the summit, commissioned by Ngāti Porou to commemorate the millennium.

Other possible references: The name "Hikurangi" may also appear in other geographical contexts or references within Māori culture, but Mount Hikurangi is the most widely recognized and significant usage. Further research into regional records or Māori oral traditions might reveal these less common usages.