Whenua – how the land was shaped


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Geothermal areas associated with Te Hoata and Te Pupu


Geothermal areas associated with Te Hoata and Te Pupu

When Te Hoata and Te Pupu travelled from Hawaiki in the form of fire to relieve their brother’s chills, they created New Zealand’s volcanoes, mud pools, geysers and hot springs. Click on the highlighted place names to see some of their creations.

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