Waka landing places

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This map shows the landing places of a number of waka (canoes) important to different iwi (tribes) throughout New Zealand. They are Kurahaupō, Tākitimu, Mataatua, Tainui, Te Arawa, Aotea, Tokomaru, Horouta, Uruaokapuarangi and Ārai-te-uru.

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Oscar Hou
22 March 2024

Thanks this is helpful I didn't know they traveled to the bottom of the South Island.

Jennifer Flavell
15 November 2014

Thank you and I mean it from my heart. It has been a delight learning about the maori history and the beginning of our nation. Once again thanks a heap. You have really helped me learn about maori history and my dad, Damien is super proud of me the same as my mum Theresa

Jennifer Flavell
14 November 2014

Thank you so much. Our class at school has been doing lots of research about the 7 waka and Kupe. Thanks for having information about the Maori history. Yours Sincerely Jennifer Flavell

Alexa Klone
06 November 2014

Thank you so much for all the information. It is so amazing reading about all the Maori history right back from day one.

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