Wellington Harbour's taniwha - Roadside Stories

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Wellington Harbour's taniwha - Roadside Stories

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Ministry for Culture and Heritage Manatū Taonga YouTube

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Wellington's wind-buffeted airport is on land uplifted from the sea by earthquakes. In Māori tradition, the harbour was once a lake occupied by two taniwha (supernatural creatures). One of the taniwha created the harbour entrance by breaking out to the open sea. Polynesian navigator Kupe is also believed to have visited Wellington Harbour. Wellington Harbour, http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/wellington-places/7 Historic earthquakes, http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/historic-earthquakes Taniwha of the s...

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Ministry for Culture and Heritage Manatū Taonga YouTube

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDCQGwqwrsM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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Wellington / airport / harbour / wind / Cook Strait / history / Motukairangi / Miramar / waterfront / earthquake / taniwha / Maori / lake / Ngake / Whataitai / Tangi te keo / Kupe / Matiu / Makaro / Somes Island / Ward Island / tuataranew / zealand / roadside stories / audio / guide / tour / tourism / podcast / rugby / culture / education / landmark / attraction / sights / information / kiwis / people / natural

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