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Story: Papatūānuku – the land

Māui and his grandfather

Māui and his grandfather

The legendary trickster Māui was found by his grandfather, Tamanui-ki-te-rangi, after he was washed ashore as a baby. His grandfather raised him, teaching him about his whakapapa and tribal traditions, so he could stand strong and proud as an adult. Traditionally this information was transmitted orally. Here it is presented in a modern storybook form.

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Learning Media Ltd
Reference: Eke Panuku 11. Wellington: Learning Media Ltd, 2004

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Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal. 'Papatūānuku – the land', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/papatuanuku-the-land/8/4