Story: Canoe traditions
This map shows the landing places of the Ārai-te-uru and Tākitimu canoes and the passage of the Uruaokapuarangi canoe, captained by Rākaihautū. In the sound file, Ngāi Tahu leader Sir Tīpene O’Regan tells the story of the arrival of Rākaihautū and his son Rakihouia. He also discusses the origins of the Waitaha people.
Sound file from Radio New Zealand Sound Archives Ngā Taonga Kōrero. Any re-use of this audio is a breach of copyright. To request a copy of the recording, contact Sound Archives Ngā Taonga Kōrero (Te Puna Wai Kōrero – origins of tribes, Te Wai Pounamu/Reference number DAT 980).
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