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  kai tangata   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In Polynesian mythology, Kai Tangata is a mortal who married the goddess Waitiri, who later left him because he offended her.
With Waitiri, he was the father of Hema.
A small town near the coast of South Otago, New Zealand, is "Kaitangata".
www.yourencyclopedia.net /Kai_Tangata.html   (120 words)

  
 The Central Otago Wine Cellar -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Waitiri Creek is a small family-owned vineyard, established in 1994 in the Gibbston Valley near Queenstown.
Eight hectares are planted with pinot noir, chardonnay and a small parcel of Gewurztraminer vines.
Waitiri Creek plans to open a tasting facility in a relocated church in the Gibbston Valley this summer.
www.otagowine.com /cgi-bin/wineshop/perlshop.pl?ACTION=ENTER&thispage=waitiricreek.html&ORDER_ID=!ORDERID!   (173 words)

  
 Waitiri -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In (Click link for more info and facts about Polynesian mythology) Polynesian mythology, Waitiri is a goddess who married a human, (Click link for more info and facts about Kai Tangata) Kai Tangata and had a son with him, (Click link for more info and facts about Hema) Hema.
She left Kai Tangata and returned to heaven as a (A visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude) cloud because he had offended her.
Later, she gave her grandson, (Click link for more info and facts about Tawhaki) Tawhaki, a vine that eventually took him to heaven.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/W/Wa/Waitiri.htm   (112 words)

  
 Nevis Bluff :: About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Waitiri Station was farmed for many years by the Cook family who sponsored detailed climatic studies to prove the potential of its Gibbston terraces, backdropped by the famous Remarkable Mountains, for a vineyard.
As boutique vineyards began to spring up around the Gibbston region in the 1990's, the dream of establishing a winery on Waitiri land, below the lofty Nevis Bluff rockface, became a reality.
A consortium of farming and business investors planted the first Pinot grapes on the Nevis Bluff vineyard in 1995 and the success story began.
nevisbluff.co.nz /about.html   (342 words)

  
 In Polynesian mythology Polynesian mythology Waitiri is a goddess who married...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In Polynesian mythology Polynesian mythology Waitiri is a goddess who married...
In Polynesian mythology Polynesian mythology, "Waitiri" is a goddess who married a human, Kai Tangata Kai Tangata and had a son with him, Hema Hema.
She left Kai Tangata and returned to heaven as a cloud cloud because he had offended her.
www.biodatabase.de /Waitiri   (141 words)

  
 The Region :: Gibbston Valley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
As boutique vineyards began to spring up around the Gibbston valley in the 1990's, the dream of establishing a vineyard on Waitiri land, below the lofty Nevis Bluff rock face became a reality.
The Nevis Bluff vineyard is surrounded by the ruggedly beautiful country featured in the acclaimed film trilogy.
In this region at Gibbston one of the best known high country sheep stations, Waitiri Station, was farmed for many years by the Cook family who sponsored detailed climatic studies to prove the potential of its Gibbston terraces, backdropped by the famous Remarkables, for a vineyard.
nevisbluff.co.nz /region_gibbston.html   (178 words)

  
 cuisine.co.nz - wine - waitiri creek wines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Raised in Central Otago but Auckland-based, Paula Ramage and Alistair Ward bought a three-hectare vineyard in the Gibbston Valley in 1993 and planted their first Chardonnay vines in the following year.
Ten years later, they either own or lease 21 hectares of vines in the Gibbston and Bannockburn areas and produce 5000 cases of wine a year under their Waitiri Creek label.
Pinot Noir is the predominant varietal, but Waitiri Creek also makes Chardonnay and smaller quantities of Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris.
www.cuisine.co.nz /index.cfm?pageID=7360&r=7   (109 words)

  
 Waitiri
One day Kai Tangata offended her and she ascended back to heaven from the roof top, colored white, like a cloud.
During their marriage, Waitiri taught her husband to fish with barbs.
Article created on 11 July 1997; last modified on 21 July 1997.
www.pantheon.org /articles/w/waitiri.html   (77 words)

  
 Self-Drive Excursions - Bellini's of Queenstown   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Because the vineyards are situated on the 45th Parallel, they’re the southern most in the world.
The most famous of them that offer tastings are Gibbston Valley, Mt Difficulty, Peregrine, Felton Rd, Chard Farm and Waitiri Creek.
If you’d rather not drive, we can arrange for you to do an escorted tour with a guide who takes only small groups.
www.bellinis.co.nz /wineries.htm   (99 words)

  
 Waitiri Creek Wines - Contact Us
Waitiri Creek Wines - Contact Us If you would like to find out more about Waitiri Creek Wines please contact us at the details below.
If you would like to order wine click here for the handy online form.
Click here to view the Waitiri Creek location map.
www.waitiricreek.co.nz /contact.html   (48 words)

  
 AA Listing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Waitiri Creek Wines was established in 1993 by Alistair Ward, Paula Ramage and the Ward family.
"Waitiri" roughly translates from Maori as "thundering water".
Both our Gibbston vineyards are situated above the Kawarau River which boasts some impressive rapids.
www.aaguides.co.nz /main/listing,1,listingId=50287   (203 words)

  
 Queenstown wine and food New Zealand Gibbston Valley weddings and functions, Waitiri Creek Wines Queenstown NZ - NZ ...
Queenstown wine and food New Zealand Gibbston Valley weddings and functions, Waitiri Creek Wines Queenstown NZ - NZ TravelPlanner
Established in 1994 Waitiri Creek is a boutique family owned vineyardwith 21 hectares under vine.
We produce mainly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with a limited amount of Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris and Rose.
www.travelplanner.co.nz /activities/moreinfo.cfm?ListingID=2163&sss=5|9|2&sid=5   (117 words)

  
 Vino! Wineries: New Zealand Wineries starting with 'W'
Wairau River Wines Limited was established by Phil and Chris Rose in 1991 to produce premium wines principally from the Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay varieties.
Established in 1994 amongst the magnificient landscape of the Gibbston Valley, Waitiri Creek is a family owned vineyard.
The picturesque tasting facility and Cafe was orginally the Wangaloa...
www.vino.com /wines/country.asp?Sort=W&CID=2   (474 words)

  
 The Central Otago Wine Cellar - Gibbston-Wakatipu Basin
More recently Greg Hay moved into his own ventures, establishing Peregrine Winery and Wentworth Estate; the vineyards spreading along the Gibbston Flats (as well as in other parts of the region).
Other vineyards on the flats include Waitiri Creek, Nevis Bluff, and tucked away around the back road, Sam Neill’s Two Paddocks, Valli Vineyards, Mount Edward (Alan Brady’s new venture), Sleeping Dogs.
Closer to Queenstown, around Lake Hayes, are located the Amisfield Winery, and Taramea Wines near Arrowtown.
www.gibbstonvalley.co.nz   (313 words)

  
 Queenstown Wine Tours New Zealand Wineries Vineyards Queenstown NZ Wine Tour
We keep our wine tours small and travelling time to a minimum so guests can taste a variety of wines while relaxing at award winning wineries.
In the Queenstown region, the wineries we may visit include Gibbston Valley Winery, Amisfield Cellars at Lake Hayes, Peregrine Winery, Waitiri Creek Wines and Chard Farm.
Travelling further into the Central Otago region on our Private Bannockburn Tour, we stop at the unique ‘Big Picture’ experience where you can explore the aroma room and enjoy a virtual wine flight.
queenstownwinetrail.co.nz /wine   (327 words)

  
 Waitiri - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Waitiri   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Here you will find more informations about Waitiri.
If you find this encyclopedia or its sister projects useful,
Later, she gave her grandson, Tawhaki, a vine that eventually took him to heaven.
www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Waitiri.html   (101 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
My dad&y stayéd wid Marse John till he was called home to glory.
Now dey all gone but Siney, and I‘se jes‘ here, waitiri‘ for ‘em to call me. “Yas euh, I been ‘round Carroilton a heap.
Atter Marse John and my daddy bofe died, I wuk‘d ‘round from place to place.
lcweb2.loc.gov /mss/mesn/010/047041.txt   (352 words)

  
 Luxury Queenstown Accommodation
Many of the local operators offer wine tours taking in many of the award winning wineries around Queenstown.
Small groups ensure guests have interaction with the guides, get to taste wines and relax in the surroundings of renowned vineyards as Chard Farm, Peregrine Winery, Waitiri Creek Wines, Gibbston Valley Wines and Amisfield Winery.
Just ask for information from the reception of our luxury Queenstown accommodation and we will only be too happy to point you in the right direction.
www.theglebe.co.nz /luxury-queenstown-accommodation   (210 words)

  
 Waitiri Creek - Company Profile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Let New Zealand Trade and Enterprise help you with your enquiry.
Waitiri Creek Wines is a family owned boutique winery based in the Gibbston Valley, Central Otago.
The wines have won numerous awards at New Zealand based competitions since full production commenced in 1999.
www.marketnewzealand.com /MNZ/ExporterProfile/3206/Waitiri-Creek.aspx   (80 words)

  
 Queenstown, New Zealand
There was a wonderful refreshment break at Mrs.
We were now following the Kawarau River and had a wine tasting stop at Waitiri Creek Winery.
They started the wine growing in 1993 and won numerous medals.
server8.web-mania.com /users/walterhu/Australia/main/queenstown.htm   (911 words)

  
 DNZB / BIOGRAPHY
Ngati Mamoe, Waitaha and Ngai Tahu; guide, soldier, launch and tug master, factory manager, community leader
Robert Agrippa Moengaroa Waitiri (later Whaitiri), commonly known as Bob, was born in Bluff, Southland, on 9 May 1916.
Through his parents, Robert Agrippa Waitiri, an oysterman, and his wife, Mariam (Miriam) Effie Te Aroha Topi Patuki, he could claim links with Ngati Mamoe, Waitaha and Ngai Tahu, and was related to the Whaitiri family of the Chatham Islands.
www.dnzb.govt.nz /dnzb/Essay_Body.asp?PersonEssay=5W20&QuickSearch=true   (1008 words)

  
 Scoop: Ian Mitchell To Lead Software Start-Up
Press Release: New Software Company ready for start-up Capital.
We wish to advise that Waitiri Capital has been mandated to raise start-up capital for Customer Information Technologies Limited (CIT).
We believe that the customer relationship management (Customerite) software to be developed by CIT is an excellent opportunity to participate in the growing New Zealand IT sector.
www.scoop.co.nz /stories/SC0012/S00049.htm   (1087 words)

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