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Muriwai’s Cave, Whakatāne (2nd of 3)

Muriwai’s Cave, Whakatāne

Muriwai was the sister of Toroa, captain of the Mataatua canoe, and is said to have lived in this cave after they arrived from Hawaiki.

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Rāwiri Taonui. 'Canoe traditions', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
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