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Hine Hakirirangi

Hine Hakirirangi

Hine Hakirirangi was the sister of Pāoa, a chief of the Horouta waka (canoe). This painting by Tony Lloyd makes reference to the story of how she brought kūmara from Hawaiki to Aotearoa.

About this item

Private collection, Pene Walsh
Acrylic on board by Toni Lloyd

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How to cite this page:

Monty Soutar. 'East Coast region', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/east-coast-region/4/5