The windy Chatham Islands
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The windy Chatham Islands
This akeake tree is bent by the powerful winds on the Chatham Islands. The fierce assault brings to mind the attack by Tāwhirimātea, god of the wind, against Tāne Mahuta, god of the forest, for his role in separating Ranginui and Papataūānuku.
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New Zealand Herald
Reference: 2 February 2005
Photograph by Richard Robinson
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