Legends of the land : living stories of Aotearoa as told by ten tribal elders

English and Maori Genre: Folklore The story of the meaning behind the name "Waitangi" /as told by Jacob Hakaraia --The story of the Otakanini pā /as told by Tauhia Hill --The legend of Mauao and the story of Taiwhanake /as told by Tuti Tukaokao --The story of Ngātoroirangi and the bringi...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Talmont, Ralph, 1963-
Format: Text
Language:Maori
English
Published: Auckland : Reed Books 2000
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Online Access:https://uhmanoa.lib.hawaii.edu/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=2075819
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Summary:English and Maori Genre: Folklore The story of the meaning behind the name "Waitangi" /as told by Jacob Hakaraia --The story of the Otakanini pā /as told by Tauhia Hill --The legend of Mauao and the story of Taiwhanake /as told by Tuti Tukaokao --The story of Ngātoroirangi and the bringing of warmth from Hawaiki /as told by Bubbles Mihinui --The story of Te Tahi o Te Rangi and Whakaari (White Island) /as told by Te Hau (Ching) Tutua --Stories of life at Pākirikiri /as told by Rose Thompson, with her cousin Temple Isaacs --The story of Te Whiti o Rongomai and Parihaka /as told by Freda Parekaitu Tito --The story of Kehu, the great explorer and guide /as told by Kath Hemi --The story of Poutini and Pounamu /as told by Maika Mason --The story of Te Ara a Kewa, the making of Foveaux Strait /as told by Harold Ashwell