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Mataatua
Details | Pito Kōrero
Description | WhakamāramaMātaatua was one of the great voyaging canoes by which Māori migrated to New Zealand, according to Māori tradition. Traditions say that Mātaatua was initially sent from Hawaiiki to bring supplies of kumara to Māori settlements in New Zealand. The Mātaatua waka was captained by Toroa, accompanied by his brother, Puhi; his sister, Muriwai; his son, Ruaihona; and daughter, Wairaka.
Collection | KohikohingaMoana
Collection | KohikohingaMoana
Te Tai Whanake Resources
Te Tai Whanake Video Resources
Mataatua. Ngai Te Rangi Iwi, accessed 20/03/2026, https://ngaiterangi.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/2002
