Māori Legends

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This recording contains an unidentified male speaker telling various Māori legends about the Tauranga Moana area.

The first is about how Mauao (Mt Maunganui) got its name.

The second is about the origins of hills on Rangataua, Mangatawa and a family of whales.

The third is a story about Taurikura, the daughter of a chief from Kahakaharoa, who changed into a lizard, a tuatara.

The legend of Te Kuia, an old lady who lived on Mauao who fell and turned into a rock.

The legend of Te Manuwhakahoro, the kite of Tipuake.