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Pūrākau o Te Whenua

1 Tennyson St, Napier

Pūrākau o Te Whenua explores the legends and tales of Te Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay. The special names given to hills, mountains, rivers, and streams of our region all tell a pūrākau (story) about the events and the people who lived on or near them.

If you’ve ever wondered about the story of Ngā Tohorā e Whitu (Seven Whales) or how Lake Waikaremoana or Te Mata o Rongokako got its name you will find all the answers here.

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MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

1 Tennyson St, Napier

Pūrākau o Te Whenua Pūrākau o Te Whenua explores the legends and tales of Te Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay. The special names given to hills, mountains, rivers, and streams of our region all tell a pūrākau (story) about the events and the people who lived on or near them.