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Stories of Old
A collection of stories from around the motu starting from creation then moving onto some of the Maui stories. There is also a section on Land as well as general stories including Rona, Kahukura, Hatupatu and Kurangaituku to name a few.
Kura
Set in pre European times, this story follows Kura, who is trained in the Traditional Whare Wananga, or house of esoteric knowledge. Her story takes us into other realms where the patupaiarehe, ponaturi, hapuoneone and many more other beings live.
Maori Language Online
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July in Maori History
* Birthday of Queen Po'omaikelani Paki in 0
* Birthday of Queen Po'omaikelani Paki in 0
* Hone heke cuts down the flagstaff at Kororareka. B.. in 1844
* Te Kooti led a revolt that took over the entire pr.. in 1868
* Birthday of His Majesty King Te Arataura III of Ngai Te Uruman.. in 1877
* Horonuku TE HEUHEU TUKINO IV died in 1888
* Birthday of His Majesty King Whatumoana Paki (Junior) in 1931
* Birthday of TE ARIKINUI TE ATAIRANGIKAAHU'S BITHDAY<br .. in 1931
* Birthday of Queen Po'omaikelani Paki in 0
* Hone heke cuts down the flagstaff at Kororareka. B.. in 1844
* Te Kooti led a revolt that took over the entire pr.. in 1868
* Birthday of His Majesty King Te Arataura III of Ngai Te Uruman.. in 1877
* Horonuku TE HEUHEU TUKINO IV died in 1888
* Birthday of His Majesty King Whatumoana Paki (Junior) in 1931
* Birthday of TE ARIKINUI TE ATAIRANGIKAAHU'S BITHDAY<br .. in 1931