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Taupiri

Taupiri

Taupiri, a prominent hill on the western side of Māhia Peninsula, is a sacred place. The wind whistling through a hole on the summit is said to sound like a whale’s call.

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Mere Whaanga. 'Ngāti Rongomaiwahine', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 2-Sep-11
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