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Puke Ariki - Taranaki Museum & Library
Reference: A77.330
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Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal. 'Tangaroa', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/mi/tangaroa/1/1