Te Toka O Apihai Te Kawau is listed as a historic site at Aka Aka, in the Franklin district south of Auckland. It has a 4.8 rating on Google. The name refers to Āpihai Te Kawau, the Ngāti Whātua rangatira who is remembered for welcoming the first Governor to the Tāmaki isthmus.
A good historic site helps you understand a place through what remains on the ground, often with signs or a guide to give context. Sites connected to Māori history can be tapu or held by iwi, so check in advance whether access is open to the public and whether there are rules on where to walk, what to touch and whether to take photographs. Regulars know that reading the signs, learning the background before you go and keeping to marked paths shows respect, and that country roads in Franklin can be narrow and poorly signed. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, stay off private land and take your rubbish home.
For anyone exploring Aka Aka and Franklin, Te Toka O Apihai Te Kawau is a site worth learning about before you visit.