Story: Tangaroa – the sea

Tangaroa hands back Robert Hewitt

In 2006, Robert Hewitt was lost in the sea while diving near Mana Island, Wellington. After three days he was found alive. He credited the love of his fiancée and family together with his Navy training as a diver for getting him through his ordeal. He also thanked Tangaroa, god of the sea, for bringing him home.

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Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal, Tangaroa – the sea – Creation, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/cartoon/9375/tangaroa-hands-back-robert-hewitt (accessed 10 June 2026).

Story by Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal, published 2 March 2009.

Comments

Tee Carroll BOP 07 832 4363
16 July 2010

I am trying to make contact with Robert Hewitt with a question about this amazing book. Q Can this email be passed on to Rob or can I have an email contact for him?? Thanks