Taniwha
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In Māori mythology, taniwha are large supernatural beings that live in deep pools in rivers, dark caves, or in the sea, especially in places with dangerous currents or deceptive breakers. They may be
Ureia, guardian taniwha of the Hauraki people. Carving from the meeting house Hotunui, 1878
A rock carving of taniwha near Lake Taupō
A drawing by Murray Grimsdale
Kahumatamomoe
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Kahumatamomoe was a Māori rangatira in the Te Arawa confederation of tribes. He undertook several exploratory journeys around the upper North Island of New Zealand on his own and with his nephew Īheng
Maketu, seen from the west.
Para fern, namesake of Kaipara.
Mount Moehau, seen from the southwest.