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Ngake and Whātaitai

Ngake and Whātaitai

This mural is of the two taniwha said to have created Wellington Harbour. Ngake is blue, and Whātaitai green. The artwork is at Pikopiko Clyde Quay Kindergarten in Wellington.

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Abby Wendy
Artwork by Abby Wendy

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How to cite this page:

Basil Keane. 'Taniwha', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/taniwha/2/3