Ko Mauao te maunga : legend of Mauao / Legend of Mauao

McCauley, Debbie, 1972-

Ko Mauao te maunga : legend of Mauao / Legend of Mauao Debbie McCauley ; illustrated by Debbie Tipuna ; nā Tamati Waaka i whakamāori. - 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 26 cm

Retelling of the traditional story describing the origins of Mauao (Mount Maunganui), the mountain that guards Tauranga Moana, and how the patupaiarehe help him escape from his unrequited love for the beautiful mountain Pūwhenua. Includes factual information about Mauao, the Mauao Pā, a timeline, Mauao place names, Karakia, whakataukī, and activities for students.


Parallel text in English and Māori.

9780473297060 047329706X

Mauao Publishing, 101 Hynds Road, Gate Pa, Tauranga 3112


Ngāti Ranginui (New Zealand people)--Folklore--Children's nonfiction.
Te Roroa (New Zealand people)--Folklore--Children's nonfiction.
Ngāti Pūkenga (New Zealand people)--Folklore--Children's nonfiction.
Maunga
Taunahanahatanga
Te Ao Tāwhito
Patupaiarehe
Karakia
Pukapuka whakaahua
Pūrākau
Kōrero nehe


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