Enoha ana e rua nga taniwha i tetahi roto kanapanapa.Kei te pirangi a Ngake kia haere ki Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa engari kei te pirangi tona hoa, a Whataitai, ki te noho i te roto.Ma to raua tautohetohe ka whakarereke te roto mo ake tonu ra.He korero purakau tenei mo te hangatanga o Te Whanga-nui-a-Tara

Whataitai and Ngake are two taniwha who live in a beautiful lake. But one day Ngake breaks free to the ocean and leaves his friend behind. His actions have far-reaching consequences that shape the landscape of New Zealand's capital city. Discover the dramatic legend of how Wellington Harbour was created.

This is the essential reference work to the traditions of Maori canoes that voyaged to New Zealand including lists of the waka, names of crew members and vessels, karakia and waiata, and maps. Jeff Evans collects the main information sources about travelling canoes into one volume. A must for lovers of history, students of Maori and nautical enthusiasts.

This classic text on Maori culture collects indigenous New Zealand songs recorded over a period of 40 years by a respected Maori leader and distinguished scholar. The essence of Maori culture and its musical tradition is exhibited in the original song texts, translations, audio CDs, and notes from contemporary scholars featured in this new edition. This rare cultural treasure makes accessible a fleeting moment in Maori history when traditional practices and limited experience with the outside world allowed indigenous songs and customs to flourish.

Vols. for 1892-1941 contain the transactions and proceedings of the society.