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Northland taniwha mascot

This is a modern interpretation of a taniwha, known as Tāne. It is the mascot of the Northland Rugby Union.

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Northern Advocate
Photograph by Tania Webb

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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/8/3